Internet Explorer changing filenames when downloading files with multiple periods in filename

[Munsifali Rashid]

Hi,

I've got an issue whereby Internet Explorer changes the filename of
files being downloaded if they have multiple periods (dots) in the
original filename. It adds [1] into the filename.

Eg. Trying to download a file named TestDoc.doc works fine, but when
downloading a file named TestDoc 0.1.doc, Internet Explorer will try
and save this as TestDoc 0[1].1.doc (unless the filename is manually
changed in the Save As dialog box).

The browser is Internet Explorer 6.0.2800.1106CO. Platform is Windows
NT4.

Is this a reason for this or is it a known issue? Either way, is
there a workaround available?

Cheers,

Mun

 

[Munsifali Rashid]

This is a known bug with Internet Explorer.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;325630&Product=ie

Mun