Always ask before opening this type of file - downloading

hi everybody I have a little problem. . . . . you all know when you download files, you get the option to open or save the file. . . . . right? one time I was about to download a file the Always ask before opening this type of file check box was available and I could uncheck it.

Customization Tweaking 1790 This topic was started by ,



data/avatar/default/avatar06.webp

2 Posts
Location -
Joined 2001-09-02
hi everybody
 
I have a little problem.....
 
you all know when you download files, you get the option to "open" or "save" the file..... right?
 
one time I was about to download a file the "Always ask before opening this type of file" check box was available and I could uncheck it. So I did that.... But now, when I want to download a "zip" file I don't get the option to "save" or "open"..... it automaticly starts to download and then pops up a window when its finished.
 
How do I get it back to normal again??
 
Could be nice to choose where I want to save my files, instead windows doing it for me.... no what I mean
 
Where in the registry do I change this?

Participate on our website and join the conversation

You have already an account on our website? Use the link below to login.
Login
Create a new user account. Registration is free and takes only a few seconds.
Register
This topic is archived. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast.

Responses to this topic



data/avatar/default/avatar40.webp

3087 Posts
Location -
Joined 2001-01-21
Have you tried right clicking on the link? Should give you a list of options--Save As hopefully being one of them. Not sure about a registry setting tho..


data/avatar/default/avatar19.webp

91 Posts
Location -
Joined 2001-04-19
I believe this is where it is...
 
Open My Computer
Tools / Folder Options
Goto the File Types tab
Double Click on zip
check the Confirm open after download.
 
This was different in 9x, NT, and 2000, but may work the same way.


data/avatar/default/avatar27.webp

1117 Posts
Location -
Joined 2000-01-23
This happened once to me and I deleted a couple of entries in the registry that fixed it - try here:
 
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Media\MimeTypes
 
Delete entries dealing with files you are having trouble with. Restart IE and try your download again....


data/avatar/default/avatar06.webp

2 Posts
Location -
Joined 2001-09-02
OP
Thanx Shakedown...... It worked.
 
Now I get the "save as" option again


data/avatar/default/avatar19.webp

91 Posts
Location -
Joined 2001-04-19
Glad to be of assistance.


data/avatar/default/avatar19.webp

1 Posts
Location -
Joined 2005-08-29
Hiya,
 
About this problem, I want to download a program on the internet, but i unclicked the box and can't get it back, i went to my computer and clicked folder options, file types, what is the correct file type for .exe (Not Winzip) as the file i am trying to download on the internet is a .exe and not a winzip file.
 
please reply back . thank you
 
need help pls
 
 
Originally posted by Shakedown:

Quote:I believe this is where it is... 
Open My Computer
Tools / Folder Options
Goto the File Types tab
Double Click on zip
check the Confirm open after download.
 
This was different in 9x, NT, and 2000, but may work the same way.
 


data/avatar/default/avatar29.webp

1 Posts
Location -
Joined 2007-10-24
this does not work for windows xp. The box is already checked to confirm after download but i do not get the prompt to open/save. it just opens in IE. Thoughts?


data/avatar/default/avatar40.webp

1 Posts
Location -
Joined 2008-03-02
Your filetype is trying to open in IE. Change that and you should see your prompt again.