Hi Vadivel,
The option is to be set for the .xls file type from Folder Options.

Try changing the settings in ur windows explorer .
     Tools-->Folder Options-->File Types
For .xls extension file make sure the option for "Confirm open after download" is checked.

Hope this helps

regards
Poornima

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