I can't controll the saving process! Help!!

~~Optimummind~~ · Jan 15, 2003, 02:07 AM

Hi,

The other day, by mistake, I clicked on that box that appears when you click on a link to download. More specifically, when I clicked on a link to download a .ZIP file, a box was present where it said something like "Open this type of file upon download." Anyways, now, everytime I click on a file that happens to be a .ZIP file, I can't choose where to save the file and prevent it from being opened automatically!! What can I do?? This is driving me nuts!!!

***craig5320*** · Jan 15, 2003, 02:22 AM

What OS are you using? I know what you mean. and I've done it many a time. Just checked on XP and now the tick box says to Always Ask. Rather than Always Open. I'm gonna scout around for a solution.

Temporary your best off selecting Save Target As.. instead of clicking the link. where you can do that of course.

Chaos · Jan 15, 2003, 02:26 AM

Try going to Explorer then chose tools from the menu. Then chose file types, then scroll until u find .zip and and click the advanced button and you will see the desired option there.

***craig5320*** · Jan 15, 2003, 02:32 AM

That's what I was thinking but it doesn't appear on all file types, namely Zips on mine, instead it says 'restore' but this changes it back to XP handlin Zips and it's ugly

~~Optimummind~~ · Jan 15, 2003, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chaos
Try going to Explorer then chose tools from the menu. Then chose file types, then scroll until u find .zip and and click the advanced button and you will see the desired option there.

Thank you so MUCH!

It's working!!

Chaos · Jan 15, 2003, 12:08 PM

No problem glad it worked for you

Jan 15, 2003, 02:07 AM	#1
~~Optimummind~~ Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Orange, California Posts: 632 Rep Power: 0	I can't controll the saving process! Help!! Hi, The other day, by mistake, I clicked on that box that appears when you click on a link to download. More specifically, when I clicked on a link to download a .ZIP file, a box was present where it said something like "Open this type of file upon download." Anyways, now, everytime I click on a file that happens to be a .ZIP file, I can't choose where to save the file and prevent it from being opened automatically!! What can I do?? This is driving me nuts!!!

Jan 15, 2003, 02:22 AM	#2
*craig5320* HH Administrator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 8,579 Rep Power: 445 System Specs	What OS are you using? I know what you mean. and I've done it many a time. Just checked on XP and now the tick box says to Always Ask. Rather than Always Open. I'm gonna scout around for a solution. Temporary your best off selecting Save Target As.. instead of clicking the link. where you can do that of course. __________________ HardwareHeaven on Facebook Last edited by craighumphreys; Jan 15, 2003 at 02:27 AM.

Jan 15, 2003, 02:26 AM	#3
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,268 Rep Power: 167 System Specs	Try going to Explorer then chose tools from the menu. Then chose file types, then scroll until u find .zip and and click the advanced button and you will see the desired option there. __________________

Jan 15, 2003, 02:32 AM	#4
*craig5320* HH Administrator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 8,579 Rep Power: 445 System Specs	That's what I was thinking but it doesn't appear on all file types, namely Zips on mine, instead it says 'restore' but this changes it back to XP handlin Zips and it's ugly __________________ HardwareHeaven on Facebook

Jan 15, 2003, 12:08 PM	#6
Chaos Number Nine Join Date: May 2002 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 5,268 Rep Power: 167 System Specs	No problem glad it worked for you __________________