Trouble download zip files

[Guest]

I was downloading zip files (video clips) and everything was going fine.

The first screen popped up and had the usual three tabs/buttons -- Open,
Save, or Cancel and then the little check box beneath the tab that said
"always ask . . . . (not sure what the statement was)". Well, I accidentally
unclicked it and now I can't download zip files.

I'd really appreciate if anyone can clear up this issue and tell me how to
fix the problem. Thanks in advance.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

To get the download dialog box, enable the "confirm open after download"
option for that filetype:

Open Windows Explorer, Tools, Folder Options, File Type tab
Scroll down to locate the file type. Highlight the filetype click the
"Advanced" button.
Then check the option "confirm open after download".

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I was downloading zip files (video clips) and everything was going fine.

The first screen popped up and had the usual three tabs/buttons -- Open,
Save, or Cancel and then the little check box beneath the tab that said
"always ask . . . . (not sure what the statement was)". Well, I
accidentally
unclicked it and now I can't download zip files.

I'd really appreciate if anyone can clear up this issue and tell me how to
fix the problem. Thanks in advance.