IE Download problem.

[phpdude]

Hey, anyone know how to stop IE auto saving to a temp folder when trying to download. I think i clicked the option by mistake just dont know how to fix it.

Thanks
phpdude

 

[bcastner]

I think you mean when you have downloaded a file, and try to use the unzip routine?

Just edit the default directory path before hitting Unzip.

Otherwise, the download routine for most files should be a two-step process. On the second step you can use the iconic symbols at the top to move the directory path.

 

[phpdude]

When i click a download it auto saves, no option to select where to save or rename.
It says saving to a temp tolder then after its done winzip opens.

 

[bcastner]

thank you.

It is a Winzip setting. You have it set to grab any file with a .zip extension.

You need to set it to prompt you for how to handle the file. This is a Winzip setting, not an IE one.

 

[phpdude]

Any idea what setting ?

 

[phpdude]

ah no, its not a winzip problem asit happens with exe's also and any other file type.

 

[bcastner]

Under IE, Tools, Internet Options, click on the Internet icon, Custom, advanced options, move some of the downlaod options from low to medium.

 

[linney]

Try this thread for the answer.

Not actually XP question - Concerns Downloading Directory
thread779-495101

 

[bcastner]

Linney,

Hope you nailed it. I just cannot duplicate the problem. It can see the confusion over .zip and self-extracting .exe files, but not a general problem.

Will look at your links and try to figure out how the default behavior could have been changed.

Best.

 

[phpdude]

That sort of fixes it but it does not have the option for exe's

dcastner click something to download and check the options if i remember tight there is a option to let it auto download to a temp folder not sure though as the last time this happend to me was when i used windows 2000.