FIles always download to a temp folder

[Caitlyn]

When i was downloading a ZIP file, I accidently unticked
the box that says 'always ask before opening this type of
file', and now whenever I click on a file to download it
just downloads to a temp file. Please help me get my
internet downloading back to normal!

 

[gorlock]

I'm not sure how to permanantly solve your problem, but you can
right-click on the active window and from the menu select "save target
as." This will bring up the save as dialoge box so you can direct the
file to the folder of your choice.

 

[Alan Edwards]

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.

....Alan

 

[Mike Burgess]

Caitlyn,
[XP\ME]
Open Windows Explorer, click "Tools" (up top)
Select: "Folder Options", click the "File Types" tab
Highlight the desired "File Type" [example] "ZIP"
Place a check in the "Confirm open after download", Click Ok

[more info]
Not Prompted to Specify Download Folder for File
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=177976

Internet Explorer Opens .exe Files Instead of Downloading Them (ME)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=140991
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