File Download Settings

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When i download files (.zip, etc.) it is set to OPEN the file, not bring up
the prompt to SAVE, OPEN, or CANCEL.

How would i restore it to the original prompt?
 
Yuki said:
When i download files (.zip, etc.) it is set to OPEN the file, not bring up
the prompt to SAVE, OPEN, or CANCEL.

How would i restore it to the original prompt?
Click to expand...

Through the File association by clicking on Tools>> Folder Options >> File
type >> Zip and change the settings there.
 
nass said:
Through the File association by clicking on Tools>> Folder Options >> File
type >> Zip and change the settings there.
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That is not what i asked... I asked "When i download a file FROM the
internet, it does not bring up a prompt to OPEN, SAVE, or CANCEL. I want it
to bring that prompt up again.
 
The "File Download" dialog box appears if you download a file after you
click to clear the "Always ask before opening this type of file" check box
in Windows XP Service Pack 2 or in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/905703

Also...
AlwaysPromptWhenDownload: Makes the Always ask before opening this type of
file check box on the on the Safe Open File dialog box unavailable so that
it is always selected.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\
Restrictions
and/or
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\
Restrictions
Value Name: AlwaysPromptWhenDownload
Data Type: REG_DWORD
Value Data: (0 = disable restriction, 1 = enable restriction)
from...
The restrictions that are available to Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/823057

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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Yuki said:
That is not what i asked... I asked "When i download a file FROM the
internet, it does not bring up a prompt to OPEN, SAVE, or CANCEL. I want it
to bring that prompt up again.
Click to expand...

Yuki,
Still the same:
= Open windows Explorer click Tools >> Folder Options >> File Type and scroll
to whichever file type (ZIP, XL, HTML, Doc..etc...) and Highlight it then
click on Advanced Button.
The check the Box for [ ] 'confirm open after download'.

= Click Start >> Control Panel >> Double click Network and Internet
Connections >> Double click Internet Options.
On the IE properties windows you will see these Taps:
General | Security | Privacy | Content | Connections | Programs |
Advanced
Click Advanced Tab and scroll down under Browsing Option,
that this check box is checked:
[ ] Prompt when download is complete.

Then click Security Tab and then on Custom Button:
Level/Downloads-Automatic Prompting for File Downloads to Enabled
HTH.
Let us know.
Regards,
nass
 
From IE6 xpsp_sp2 HELP...
To stop blocking file and software downloads with the Information Bar
This procedure will allow Web sites to automatically prompt you when
downloading files and software (bypassing the Information Bar).
1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
3. On the Security tab, click Custom Level.
4. Do one or both of the following:
o To turn off the Information Bar for file downloads, in the Downloads
section of the list, under Automatic prompting for file downloads, click
Enable.
o To turn off the Information Bar for ActiveX controls, in the ActiveX
controls and plug-ins section of the list, under Automatic prompting for
ActiveX controls, click Enable.

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Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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