Unable to download files IE8 1

[zarkon4]

I have been unable to download files with IE8 on Win Xp Pro.
I have tried all sorts of things.
I get the box with the options of Run Save Cancel. I click on cancel and nothing happens.

Any suggestions?

 

[johnwm]

What happens when you click Save?

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[zarkon4]

nothing...the file-save dialog box doesn't show.

 

[smah]

See if the problem continues when your run IE in 'no add-ons mode'. Start, run, iexplore.exe -extoff or Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Internet Explorer (no add-ons).

 

[zarkon4]

That worked, thanks. Now I have to figure out which one is the problem.

Thanks again

 

[smah]

In the event that you can't figure it out (sometimes you can't), a full reset will cure it, but you'll need to reload your add-ons.

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/Help/81fe3b46-2460-459e-b826-8f134a7fe1771033.mspx

 

[zarkon4]

I had tried the reset before my post, it didn't work. Thanks though.

 

[mikewilliamsit]

This was a tricky one, took a little while to figure what was happening.
Anyways, step to resolve;

Open Internet explorer > tools > select ‘internet options’ > click on the ‘advance’ tab > scroll down to ‘security’ section > uncheck ‘check for signatures on downloaded programs’ > then click ‘Apply’ > then click ‘ok’.

Once this setting has been changed, try and download the file.
If this has work, re check ‘‘check for signatures on downloaded. For some strange reason it will still allow you to download the file direct, I think it’s a ie8 issue.

Hope this helps!