preventing ZIPs from openening automatically

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how do i prevent ZIPs or other archived files from opening
automatically but instead ask me where i want to download them and what
filename i want to save them as?
 
I take it that you're talking about downloading zip files from the web.

When you click on a link to a zip file, Windows XP asks you if you want to
open the file or save it to disk.

Choose Save to disk and then a windows pops up that allows you to choose the
location (where you want to place the file) - and you can rename it by
changing the name of the file.

Eric,
PC Buyer Beware!
http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/
 
At some point you probably unchecked the "always ask..." box during a zip
file save. A work around is to right click and select "save target as". You
might try a "reinstal" of IE. Failing that, you might try posting to the
Internet Explorer newsgroup.
 
But what I mean, is when I left click on a link, it automatically
downloads and opens the zip file, i want it to prompt me each time.
 
But what I mean, is when I left click on a link, it automatically
downloads and opens the zip file, i want it to prompt me each time.
 
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
 
That worked! Thanks!

Its one of those things you forget 'cause you rarely use. ;-)
 
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