opens downloads without giving dialog to save

[Guest]

I accidently unchecked the box on the download dialog box that says 'Always
ask me before opening this type of file. I usually only download .zip files
and .rar files. I want to be able to save the file to a folder and then
extract it where I want to. Now when I click on a link to download a file it
automatically opens WinRAR. HELP!!!

PS I have WindowsXP and Service pack 2

 

[Don Varnau]

Hi,
You have to set this option for each file type.

From Windows Explorer> Tools> Folder options> File types
OR
Ctrl Panel> Folder options then File Types. Select [file type]> Advanced.
Put a check by "Confirm open after download."
You should then get the "Open or Save" dialog for each download.

Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]

 

[Guest]

Don,

That did it!! Thank you so much for your help!

Lisa

Hi,
You have to set this option for each file type.

From Windows Explorer> Tools> Folder options> File types
OR
Ctrl Panel> Folder options then File Types. Select [file type]> Advanced.
Put a check by "Confirm open after download."
You should then get the "Open or Save" dialog for each download.

Hope this helps,
Don
[MS MVP- IE]

I accidently unchecked the box on the download dialog box that says 'Always
ask me before opening this type of file. I usually only download .zip files
and .rar files. I want to be able to save the file to a folder and then
extract it where I want to. Now when I click on a link to download a file it
automatically opens WinRAR. HELP!!!

PS I have WindowsXP and Service pack 2

 

[Don Varnau]

You're welcome! Thanks for reporting back.

Don
[MS MVP- IE]

Don,

That did it!! Thank you so much for your help!

Lisa

You have to set this option for each file type.

From Windows Explorer> Tools> Folder options> File types
OR
Ctrl Panel> Folder options then File Types. Select [file type]> Advanced.
Put a check by "Confirm open after download."
You should then get the "Open or Save" dialog for each download.
"Lisa" wrote in message

I accidently unchecked the box on the download dialog box that says 'Always
ask me before opening this type of file. I usually only download .zip files
and .rar files. I want to be able to save the file to a folder and then
extract it where I want to. Now when I click on a link to download a

file
it

automatically opens WinRAR. HELP!!!

PS I have WindowsXP and Service pack 2