How to save downloads...

[tcco94]

Okay well while downloading FS9 aircraft today, When you click download a popup usually opens then asks if you want to save, open, or close. I always click save then pick a directory then it saves it there.

Well also there's a box and it says dont ask agian. I accedently clicked that then saved it, then downloaded it.

Now all my downloads wont save they will just open.

Can someone help me out on how to get that box to open up with the save, open, or close.

Thanks  8-)

P.S.--It always opens like when you click DOWNLOAD here at simv then it opens up and asks. Now it just downloads and doesn't save.

[SubZer0]

FF or IE? In either case, Look through the browser options. If you can't see anything there, try resetting your browser settings to see if that fixes it.

[tcco94]

FF or IE? In either case, Look through the browser options. If you can't see anything there, try resetting your browser settings to see if that fixes it.

How do I get to my browser settings?

Also whats FF or IE?
Thanks  8-)

[Hagar]

FF = Firefox
IE  = Internet Explorer

I suspect you use IE. Try right-clicking the "Download file" link & select "Save Target As".

[tcco94]

[quote]FF = Firefox
IE

[Hagar]

It's a long time since this problem last occurred & I've forgotten how to fix it. You might like to try this. http://www.speedguide.net/faq_in_q.php?category=40&qid=259

PS. IE7 might be different. I don't use it.

[tcco94]

It's a long time since this problem last occurred & I've forgotten how to fix it. You might like to try this. http://www.speedguide.net/faq_in_q.php?category=40&qid=259

PS. IE7 might be different. I don't use it.

Well, ive reset all my internet options and that didn't fix it so it must be somewhere else in my computer?

I tried that link but the only problem is that under tools, I dont have folder options.

I have the newest IE.

[Hagar]

It's a long time since this problem last occurred & I've forgotten how to fix it. You might like to try this. http://www.speedguide.net/faq_in_q.php?category=40&qid=259

PS. IE7 might be different. I don't use it.

Well, ive reset all my internet options and that didn't fix it so it must be somewhere else in my computer?

I tried that link but the only problem is that under tools, I dont have folder options.

I have the newest IE.

Read it again. Folder Options is in Windows Explorer, not IE.

I tried it & don't have the "Advanced" option they mention on my WinXP.

PS. If all else fails you could try the Restore Defaults setting from Windows Explorer/Folder Options.
Or use a different browser like Firefox.

[SubZer0]

Which browser (and version) are you using?

[Maverick6901]

[quote]Okay well while downloading FS9 aircraft today, When you click download a popup usually opens then asks if you want to save, open, or close. I always click save then pick a directory then it saves it there.

Well also there's a box and it says dont ask agian. I accedently clicked that then saved it, then downloaded it.

Now all my downloads wont save they will just open.

Can someone help me out on how to get that box to open up with the save, open, or close.

Thanks

[Keep It Simple]

[quote]FF = Firefox
IE

[Maverick6901]

[quote]FF = Firefox
IE

[Hagar]

[quote][quote]FF = Firefox
IE

[Maverick6901]

You're quite correct Maverick & I'd like to point out that you posted the registry edit after my reply that you've quoted here. Thanks for explaining it in language that I can understand. I saw a similar edit on the MS site & it looked far more complicated which is the reason I didn't post a link to it.

My suggestion was for downloading files from Simviation. I tried it before replying & it works fine. I don't know how other sites operate. Note that I also suggested trying Firefox.

The right-click Save As method might appeal more to a computer novice who wants a quick & simple solution. But with the advent of scripting language like php an cgi being used to hide the direct download link, this method no longer works.  It's actually becoming more and more commonly used for a variety of reasons including security purposes.

I posted the registry edit because it is the most effective solution for the reason I explained above and in dealing with all types of download files - not just zip.  Of course I saw your suggestion for Tcco to start using Firefox, it's not a contest about who posted what first.  :-/  I mentioned FF as someone who has been using it for the past 7 years and am in favor of using it.  More importantly fixing this kind of problem in FF is extremely simple and straight forward and doesn't involve registry edits.

[Hagar]

[quote]Of course I saw your suggestion for Tcco to start using Firefox, it's not a contest about who posted what first.