(hopefully) easy IE question (regarding downloads)

Windows Software 5498 This topic was started by djelite, 2003-09-14 08:29

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2003-09-14 10:29

Man, I *hate* when something minor happens and I can't figure it out.

But, thank goodness for the NTCOMPATIBLE forums.

I was downloading, using IE and I *know* I clicked something by mistake (happy left-finger clicker). Now, when I try to download other things, it automatically downloads to a temp folder. I don't have the option to choose where I want the download to go.

How the heck do I change it back?!?!?!

Come on peeps, don't fail me now.... like my brain already did.

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sapiens74

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#114879

2003-09-14 11:39

Can you right click and click "save as" the pick a directory?

djelite

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#114880

2003-09-14 12:07

Quote:Can you right click and click "save as" the pick a directory?

I can if the link is direct.

If I try to do it on a link that re-directs me, I'll end up downloading some kind of HTML document, for instance.
(i.e. javascripts)

sapiens74

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#114881

2003-09-14 13:41

Go to Tools >internet Options>Advanced and click restore defaults

djelite

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#114882

2003-09-14 13:45

Quote:Go to Tools >internet Options>Advanced and click restore defaults

Well gawdayam.

The funny thing is that I *swear* that I tried that. That's why I came asking for help. Nonetheless, I did it again.

And, hey, it worked. Bottom line.

Thanks, homie.

sapiens74

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#114883

2003-09-14 16:31

Cool beans

djelite

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#114884

2003-09-15 00:36

Quote:Cool beans

Dang man, it's still downloading "ZIP files" only, to the temp file.

sapiens74

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#114885

2003-09-15 05:44

Try using system restore. I had this problem too last week.

Try restore to the point before it started doing that.

I think a windows update may have caused the issue

djelite

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#114886

2003-09-15 05:47

Quote:Try using system restore. I had this problem too last week.

Try restore to the point before it started doing that.

I think a windows update may have caused the issue

Too bad I have "System Restore" off. Dang.

djelite

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#114887

2003-09-23 04:34

I figured it out.

Within WINDOWS EXPLORER, go to TOOLS > FOLDER OPTIONS > FILE TYPES.

Look for the "ZIP" file settings. Click on ADVANCED.

Make sure your settings show this: a tick marked "CONFRIM OPEN AFTER DOWNLOAD".

Now click on EDIT.
Make sure 'action' says "OPEN".
Application used to perform action can be whatever you use to open up ZIP files.
a tick marked "USe DDE".

That's basically it.

mbna98

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#114888

2004-04-15 03:23

Thank you djelite your last post about fixing the ie download zip file thing was exactly what was driving me mad. I googled for an answer and found this forum thread. I registered and signed up for a login on this forum just to thank you if you are still there. I am loser!!
Thanks again
mbna98