not prompted to save file-unchecked box to always ask

[Kristin]

I was clicking on a file to download from a site no problem and it asked me
to save as first. I accidently unchecked the window to always ask and now the
file trys to download within this window. It eventually shuts down ie6 page.
I have reset all settings back to default/reinstalled ie6 without any luck.
Where is the setting to prompt you what to do when opening a file. I already
tried to go to ie7 and the same problem still occurs. I reinstalled ie6 and
now don't know where to go from here. Please help.

 

[Vincenzo Di Russo [MVP]]

I was clicking on a file to download from a site no problem and it asked
me to save as first. I accidently unchecked the window to always ask and
now the file trys to download within this window. It eventually shuts
down ie6 page. I have reset all settings back to default/reinstalled ie6
without any luck. Where is the setting to prompt you what to do when
opening a file. I already tried to go to ie7 and the same problem still
occurs. I reinstalled ie6 and now don't know where to go from here.
Please help.

See:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/IEFAQ.htm#confirmopen
"Not prompted to specify the download directory".

To get the download dialog box, enable the "Confirm Open After Download"
option for that file type:

1. Open Windows Explorer
2. Then click [Tools] [Folder Options] [File Types]
3. Scroll down to locate the file type.
4. Highlight the file type (example :"PPT Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation")
5. Click the "Advanced" button.
6. Enable the option "Confirm Open After Download".

See also:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=177976
"Not Prompted to Specify Download Folder for File"
and...
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=308090
"Zip Files Downloaded with Internet Explorer Are Not Saved to Your
Computer".

Hope this helps.

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Windows - Internet Explorer & Security since 2003
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