How do I fix how IE downloads files?

YourHostSucks · 03-22-2004, 02:09 AM

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!

Dave · 03-23-2004, 02:30 PM

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

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

Dave

YourHostSucks · 03-28-2004, 09:35 PM

Yes it just starts downloading the zip and opens it.. No options to save/open

.
I have looked all over.

YourHostSucks · 03-29-2004, 11:22 PM

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

Lobos · 04-01-2004, 11:14 AM

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 save as

hope this helps

HoLoCroN · 04-01-2004, 11:24 AM

Thats it!!

Good Post LocosBlanco

YourHostSucks · 04-03-2004, 06:22 PM

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

Lobos · 04-11-2004, 12:59 PM

no prob glad i could help

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03-28-2004, 09:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
YourHostSucks Newb Techie Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 7	Yes it just starts downloading the zip and opens it.. No options to save/open . I have looked all over.

03-29-2004, 11:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
YourHostSucks Newb Techie Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 7	Anyone know any other good sites were I may be able to get help? Thanks!.. It is really annoying!

04-01-2004, 11:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lobos Ultra Techie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 617	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 save as hope this helps

04-01-2004, 11:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
HoLoCroN Monster Techie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Plant City, FL Posts: 1,293	Thats it!! Good Post LocosBlanco

04-03-2004, 06:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
YourHostSucks Newb Techie Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 7	WoW! I would have never found that. Thanks Alot!

04-11-2004, 12:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lobos Ultra Techie Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 617	no prob glad i could help