Annoying WinZip/IE Problem

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Hey everyone!
I have a quick question that has been annoying me for the past few days. Every download link for a ZIP file I click on, IE opens the download as opposed to asking me whether to save or open the file. I believe that is because I accidentally checked the box for “Do not ask for these types of files” or something similar to that.

Is there any way to revert back to the older setting where I am prompted to either open or save a ZIP file?

Thanks!
Kirupa :beam:

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You can always do Reset Web Settings… if you’re willing to set everything back.

(found in the Programs tab in Internet Options…)

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There are always alternative browsers. Mozilla for example saves ZIP files to disk before opening them. And, if it can’t find a webpage it tells you, unlike IE which keeps showing that stupid progress bar making you think the page is still loading.

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*Originally posted by Voetsjoeba *
**There are always alternative browsers. Mozilla for example saves ZIP files to disk before opening them. And, if it can’t find a webpage it tells you, unlike IE which keeps showing that stupid progress bar making you think the page is still loading. **

:):smiley:

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Restoring the defaults will fix it.

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Hmm - I did both Reset Web Settings and Restore to Defaults, and the problem still occurs. Oh well - it’s not too much of a biggie anyway. It is just a small nuisance :beam:

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I just had this same problem. How about that.

Here is your fix

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000462.htm

Cheers!

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WOoohOOO!!! Thanks rmb. That solved this problem :slight_smile:

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*Originally posted by RedMirrorBall *
**I just had this same problem. How about that.

Here is your fix

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000462.htm

Cheers! **

Heh heh heh… I forgot all about that… thanks man… (kicks self)