(hopefully) easy IE question (regarding downloads)
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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.
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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Can you right click and click "save as" the pick a directory?
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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)
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)
Go to Tools >internet Options>Advanced and click restore defaults
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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.
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.
Cool beans
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Quote:Cool beans
Dang man, it's still downloading "ZIP files" only, to the temp file.
Dang man, it's still downloading "ZIP files" only, to the temp file.
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
Try restore to the point before it started doing that.
I think a windows update may have caused the issue
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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
Thanks again
mbna98
