HELP! Problems with Downloading

[Guest]

the first time I got my computer, it was fine, then something happened! I
don't know what could have gone wrong.
when I want to download something, like a software, usually computers have a
pop-up that says would you like to run, save, cancel..but on my computer,
that doesn't pop-up!OH NO! and that's why I can't download anything..please
someone help me!
thanks

 

[Alan Edwards]

What file type?
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

 

[Guest]

sorry, Alan Edwards, but on my computer, there are some files that are
winzip files..so I don't know which one...but so far, I'm pretty sure that
most of my files are "Confirm open after download". Would there be another
way to fix this problem..? HELP! Thanks.
Anyone else that knows please tell me..

 

[Alan Edwards]

No idea why you replied to your own post instead of my response but
you haven't answered my first question.
Please do so.

What file types? (e.g. .zip etc)

The Winzip file was an example only.
If you have Winzip, then you will be able to tell Winzip files.
If you don't have Winzip, then ZIP files will show as something else
in File Types, like "ZIP Compressed (zipped) folder"

....Alan