> Try using three extra slashes like this:
> file://///server/dir/filename.doc
>
> The extra slashes override the local file access security feature of
> Firefox.
>
> If you map a drive letter for the server share then only one extra slash is
> required.
> file:///X:/dir/filename.doc

No, and no.

I'm beginning to wonder if this is specific to my installation.  Did our IT
guys do something here?

Mike H.
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