Downloading help

[Armadillo]

When i click a link to download something it don't let me pick where i want it to go to.It just sends it straight to a temp folder.How do i fix it so i can pick where i want it to go because it used to let me.Also do not say use a download manger or right click and save target as because certain site wont let you.

[Dr.MAD]

Did you always have this problem, or is it just since a few time? I don't know how to fix this problem exactly, but I would suggest you delete all your cookies and temporary internet files. Also make sure you didn't mess up with some internet options that regard download handling.

I can't help you more :(, I cycled myself through my internet option to see if there was no such option that let's you choose your downloads folder, but I didn't really find anything :(

[Armadillo]

No didnt always have this prob.It used to let me pick where i want it to go but now it just sends it to a temp folder.The only way round ive found it to save target as but that don't work on all sites.

[NorthViking]

if you mean zip files

my computer / explorer
tools -> options
file types -> advanced
check confirm after download

hope that helps :cool:

[Armadillo]

No that is checked and it still does it.Just sends to a temp folder.It keeps doing it ,when i had win98se installed it let me pick then it started acting retarded and wouldent let me save.Then when i install xp it was fine and let me save and now its acting dumb again.

[NorthViking]

try and clear all temp files trough disc cleanup, located in system tools in start menu

clear cookies by going to name / local settings / temp
(view all files, folder is hidden)

if that doesn't help, go to IE settings -> advanced and press default button
and program tab -> restore settings

also you can try and reinstall IE (I guess you have version 6.0)

1) Insert the Win XP CD

2) Open Start / Run and type:
rundll32.exe setupapi,InstallHinfSection DefaultInstall 132 c:\windows\inf\ie.inf

Press ENTER

[Dr.MAD]

I think, as I said in my previous post, it has indeed something to do with cookies and temp files. I once had a really strange problem on another forum, it was really a complete mess. Then I deleted all the temp files (the same way as Molle described) and all was fixed again. You have no idea what kind of garbage can be stored in these temp files :rolleyes:

[nivek329]

Get a hold of Window Washer m8. It sorted out a few probs that I thought I'd have to put up with 'till I did a format. I was put onto it by Gee Gee. She either posted a link or there's one in her sig.

Found it!
http://www.webroot.com/wb/products/windowwasher/index.php

[nehkid]

i like to think out of the box. look at the source...find the addy...make a page yourself...and put the link there. then open it...right click...save as or save to or whatever...

yah its kinda convoluted but i believe it would work

[BRO DUDE]

i had that problem too didnt know how i got it

http://216.127.84.110/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=9676

i think the answer is what molle said up there though but he missed out that u have to hilight the zip b4 advanced

[Armadillo]

Thanks for the help it working now ,i had to highlight the zip in the advanced tab then tick the confirm after download box.

[NorthViking]

great that you got it solved

I was sure that would help