Cannot download files in IE 6.0

[Bob]

I am unable to download files from the internet through
IE 6.0. I am using IE 6.0 version
6.0.2800.1106.xpsp2.030422-1633. When I attempt to
download a file, the file name is changed automatically
by IE 6.0 to either "attachment.php" or "filedown.asp".
If I try to open the file rather than save the file I get
a script error which says there was an internal server
error and the download stops. If I save the file with
either of these two names, the file is invalid and is not
recognized.

I tried downloading identical files with Netscape 7.1 and
have no problem whatsoever. I am running Windows XP
Professional as an OS.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[H Leboeuf]

Check these setting for each type of file.

You set this for each file type, e.g. for .zip
Explorer-View-Folder Options-File Types
Find the .zip association (may be WinZip File)
Edit, (or click Advanced on ME or XP) and check the "Confirm open
after download" box

The path to Folder Options may vary according to your operating
system. It may be:
Explorer-View-Folder Options
Explorer-Tools-Folder Options
Start-Settings-Folder Options
Start-Settings-Control Panel-Folder options.

Source: Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems
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[Bob]

Alan

Thank you for the response. The file types are already
set up as you described.

Bob

 

[Bob]

Henri

Here's some additional info that may help. Instead of
downloading a file, I tried to open a file direct. I get
an error message that says Internal Server Error,
Download Stopped.

Does this help any?

Bob

 

[H Leboeuf]

There's a good possibility that this is being caused by a third-party
program (adware, spyware, parasite).
Dealing with Unwanted Spyware, Parasites, Toolbars and Search Engines
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm