Re: File Download - no "Open or Save" message



LEAD_WEIGHT
07-09-2005, 11:12 PM
I tried using this for my Xp/Pro/Multimedia but I do not get this part and
what file should I chose to get it to work.
"On the File Types tab, click the appropriate file type in the Registered
File Types box."


"John" wrote:

> Thanks for your reply. Yes I have investigated both aticles you reference but
> they do not seem to help my situation. I am having this issue with XP/PRO SP2
> and IE6 and with file extension type exe.
>
> I never get the file download security warning screen to run or save, it
> just seems to download immediately.?
>
> --
> John
>
>
> "Altrüs" wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > Try the following resources:
> >
> > Specifically:
> >
> > Not Prompted to Specify Download Folder for File
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=177976
> >
> >
> > Or, consider the following alternatives from this site:
> >
> > http://www.generation.net/~hleboeuf/downfile.htm
> >
> >
> > If you have any questions or comments, do not hesitate to ask,
> >
> > Best regards,
> >
> > Altrus
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "John" <John@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:EF416A3B-C365-4266-A809-CFE03994D410@microsoft.com...
> > : XP/Pro with SP2
> > :
> > : When I download a file xxxx.zip I expect and do see the File
> > download
> > : warning asking to "Open or Save" etc.
> > :
> > : When I am downloading an xxxxx.exe file I do not get the File
> > Download
> > : screen. The download just appears to start immediately.
> > :
> > : Have I inadvertently changed a setting.?
> > :
> > : Ideas on how to restore the normal behavior.?
> > :
> > : thanks ...
> > : --
> > : John
> >
> >
> >

LEAD_WEIGHT
07-09-2005, 11:12 PM
Pardon, I just got the meaning of file type.

"LEAD_WEIGHT" wrote:

> I tried using this for my Xp/Pro/Multimedia but I do not get this part and
> what file should I chose to get it to work.
> "On the File Types tab, click the appropriate file type in the Registered
> File Types box."
>
>
> "John" wrote:
>
> > Thanks for your reply. Yes I have investigated both aticles you reference but
> > they do not seem to help my situation. I am having this issue with XP/PRO SP2
> > and IE6 and with file extension type exe.
> >
> > I never get the file download security warning screen to run or save, it
> > just seems to download immediately.?
> >
> > --
> > John
> >
> >
> > "Altrüs" wrote:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > Try the following resources:
> > >
> > > Specifically:
> > >
> > > Not Prompted to Specify Download Folder for File
> > > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=177976
> > >
> > >
> > > Or, consider the following alternatives from this site:
> > >
> > > http://www.generation.net/~hleboeuf/downfile.htm
> > >
> > >
> > > If you have any questions or comments, do not hesitate to ask,
> > >
> > > Best regards,
> > >
> > > Altrus
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > "John" <John@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > > news:EF416A3B-C365-4266-A809-CFE03994D410@microsoft.com...
> > > : XP/Pro with SP2
> > > :
> > > : When I download a file xxxx.zip I expect and do see the File
> > > download
> > > : warning asking to "Open or Save" etc.
> > > :
> > > : When I am downloading an xxxxx.exe file I do not get the File
> > > Download
> > > : screen. The download just appears to start immediately.
> > > :
> > > : Have I inadvertently changed a setting.?
> > > :
> > > : Ideas on how to restore the normal behavior.?
> > > :
> > > : thanks ...
> > > : --
> > > : John
> > >
> > >
> > >


Re: File Download - no "Open or Save" message