IE6 web images

[Lyle]

Using Win XP Home and IE 6 with all the latest patches on
both. When I download an image file from a website and
want to save it either as a jpeg (jpg) or a bmp file I
always have to put the file extension on the filename in
the save dialog box. If I don't put it with the filename
the dialog box won't save it as either file extension but
as a different file. I then have to call the file up by
telling it what software program to use (IE 6) and again
go through all the steps to save it. IE 6 never used to
do this until about a month ago. The file save dialog
box indicates both the jpeg (jpg) and the bmp extensions
and I used to only have to click on which extension I
wanted it to save the file as. Would appreciate any help
or suggestions. Thanks.

 

[H Leboeuf]

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.

From: Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems