File Download Dialog Box starts downloading automatically

[spirit]

I have WinXP and for some reason a couple of days ago when
I click a link for a download, it just starts
automatically. It used to ask me where I wanted to put
it - now it DL's and opens - I want it back to the way it
used to be. I can't figure out how to change it.

TIA!

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Spirit

I have WinXP and for some reason a couple of days ago when
I click a link for a download, it just starts
automatically. It used to ask me where I wanted to put
it - now it DL's and opens - I want it back to the way it
used to be. I can't figure out how to change it.

Try the following and see if it helps.

Not Prompted to Specify Download Folder for File
http://support.microsoft.com/defaul...port/kb/articles/q177/9/76.asp&NoWebContent=1

Hope this helps.

Jan

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[Spirit]

Hi Jan

-----Original Message-----
Hi Spirit


Try the following and see if it helps.

Not Prompted to Specify Download Folder for File
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx? scid=http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles/q1
77/9/76.asp&NoWebContent=1

Hope this helps.

Jan

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[Spirit]

-----Original Message-----
Hi Spirit


Try the following and see if it helps.

Not Prompted to Specify Download Folder for File
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx? scid=http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles/q1
77/9/76.asp&NoWebContent=1

Hope this helps.

Jan

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Hi Jan

I use XP and can't seem to figure out where to change that.
When I go to My Computer It gives me all the of the file
types. It just gives me the option to change an
individual setting, so I went to ZIP and changed it, but
it won't let me do anything else. I still get the auto DL
to temp files.

 

[Jan Il]

Hi Spirit

Hi Jan

I use XP and can't seem to figure out where to change that.
When I go to My Computer It gives me all the of the file
types. It just gives me the option to change an
individual setting, so I went to ZIP and changed it, but
it won't let me do anything else. I still get the auto DL
to temp files.

Here ya go, try this and see if it will help.

Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder Options/File Types/[File Type in
Question]/Advanced. Put a check in the box that reads: Confirm open after
download.

Enable Always Ask Before Opening... (Line 164)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Hope this helps.

Jan

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