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How do I fix how IE downloads files?
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Posted by: YourHostSucks

I am having a hard time finding a setting to STOP internet explorer from auto opening zip files when I click on a link. I wish to have the save box instead.

Can anyone please guide me! Thanks! :D

Posted by: DMo224

Sorry, I haven't looked yet, but aren't those settings under [i]Tools[/i], [i]Internet Options[/i], and [i]Security[/i]?

For clarity, when you download a .zip file, is it automatically opening the file in another Explorer window?

Dave :D

Posted by: YourHostSucks

Yes it just starts downloading the zip and opens it.. No options to save/open :(.
I have looked all over.

Posted by: YourHostSucks

Anyone know any other good sites were I may be able to get help? Thanks!.. It is really annoying! :(

Posted by: Lobos

Before you download, make sure that the Confirm open after download option is selected. To verify this:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel
2. Double-click Folder Options
3. Click the File Types tab
4. Scroll down to and click the .zip extension
5. Click Advanced
6. Verify that Confirm open after download is selected and that it is on find and not open

or you can

or you ca right click on a link and click [B]save as[/B]

hope this helps

Posted by: HoLoCroN

Thats it!!

Good Post LocosBlanco

Posted by: YourHostSucks

WoW! I would have never found that. Thanks Alot! :D

Posted by: Lobos

no prob glad i could help :)