How do I correct this Internet Explorer problem? - GoFuckYourself.com

ldinternet · 08-31-2003, 07:27 PM

Whenever I left click on a download link (zip file), the file starts downloading automatically without prompting me to OPEN/SAVE. It doesn't happen with any other file type, only zip.

Like this:

<img src="http://www.hotlinkpro.com/fuckshitpiss.jpg">

I can right click and "save target as" but that's not always an option (i.e. when the zip file is linked by a form button). I'm using IE 6.

I hope someone can advise, this is pissing me off. Thanks in advance...

ldinternet · 08-31-2003, 07:27 PM

and switching to Apple will not help.

VanHeusen · 08-31-2003, 07:30 PM

maybe try going into internet options -> advanced tab
then restore default settings

Rorschach · 08-31-2003, 07:32 PM

http://www.opera.com/

http://www.mozilla.org/

irishfury · 08-31-2003, 07:32 PM

Do you use any download accelrator programs???

VanHeusen · 08-31-2003, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rorschach
http://www.opera.com/

http://www.mozilla.org/

i like mozilla over opera to many sites dont work that well with opera

ldinternet · 08-31-2003, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by VanHeusen
maybe try going into internet options -> advanced tab
then restore default settings

thanks, but that doesn't work.

irishfury, I don't use any kind of download manager or accelerator, I don't like them.

I know this lack-of-OPEN/SAVE-prompt problem has been caused by me accidentally unchecking some kind of "always give this prompt before downloading" checkbox when downloading a zip file in the past. I just can't find a way to undo it.

sumphatpimp · 08-31-2003, 07:37 PM

as was stated above its in you internet options

you have it set to download without asking

Rorschach · 08-31-2003, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by VanHeusen

i like mozilla over opera to many sites dont work that well with opera

Is that an old version? I'm using Opera 7.11 on Slackware and it works flawlessly, only problem is that I have anti-aliased fonts turned on and they sometimes push tables out a little funny.

VanHeusen · 08-31-2003, 07:42 PM

i think this may help

http://beta.experts-exchange.com/Web..._20618802.html

Basically this what the link says

For Windows 98

Click "Start" -> "Program Files" -> "Windows Explorer".

Then click "View" -> "Folder Options".

Change to the "File Type" tabs.

Scroll down to locate the file type. Highlight "WINZIP FILE" and click the "Edit" button.

Then check the option "confirm open after download".

For Windows XP
(Assume the file type is "ppt")

Click "Start" -> "Program Files" -> "Windows Explorer".

Then click "Tools" -> "Folder Options".

Change to the "File Type" tabs.

Scroll down to locate the file type. Highlight "PPT Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation" and click the "Advanced" button.

Then check the option "confirm open after download".

Click "OK to confirm.

ldinternet · 08-31-2003, 07:47 PM

ahh, that's good shit. It's working now.

Thanks, I owe you a drink.

Lonny · 08-31-2003, 07:51 PM

Konqueror Browser for me.
works just as good as ie.

Holly · 08-31-2003, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rorschach
http://www.opera.com/

http://www.mozilla.org/

08-31-2003, 07:27 PM	#1
ldinternet Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 8,245	How do I correct this Internet Explorer problem? Whenever I left click on a download link (zip file), the file starts downloading automatically without prompting me to OPEN/SAVE. It doesn't happen with any other file type, only zip. Like this: <img src="http://www.hotlinkpro.com/fuckshitpiss.jpg"> I can right click and "save target as" but that's not always an option (i.e. when the zip file is linked by a form button). I'm using IE 6. I hope someone can advise, this is pissing me off. Thanks in advance...

08-31-2003, 07:30 PM	#3
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08-31-2003, 07:42 PM	#10
VanHeusen Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 536	i think this may help http://beta.experts-exchange.com/Web..._20618802.html Basically this what the link says For Windows 98 Click "Start" -> "Program Files" -> "Windows Explorer". Then click "View" -> "Folder Options". Change to the "File Type" tabs. Scroll down to locate the file type. Highlight "WINZIP FILE" and click the "Edit" button. Then check the option "confirm open after download". For Windows XP (Assume the file type is "ppt") Click "Start" -> "Program Files" -> "Windows Explorer". Then click "Tools" -> "Folder Options". Change to the "File Type" tabs. Scroll down to locate the file type. Highlight "PPT Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation" and click the "Advanced" button. Then check the option "confirm open after download". Click "OK to confirm. __________________ XXXClusivePorn $1 per email Last edited by VanHeusen; 08-31-2003 at 07:46 PM..

08-31-2003, 07:51 PM	#12
Lonny Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Riverside Ca. Posts: 3,539	Konqueror Browser for me. works just as good as ie. __________________ crakrevenue

08-31-2003, 07:32 PM	#4
Rorschach So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,579	http://www.opera.com/ http://www.mozilla.org/

08-31-2003, 07:37 PM	#8
sumphatpimp Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,235	as was stated above its in you internet options you have it set to download without asking

08-31-2003, 07:47 PM	#11
ldinternet Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 8,245	ahh, that's good shit. It's working now. Thanks, I owe you a drink.