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Old August 23rd 04, 06:13 AM
JpH
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Default "Always ask before opening this type of file" box

I was downloading a .zip file today and i accidently
unchecked the box and now everytime i try to download a
zip file it automaticly saves and opens. How can I undo
or recheck the box?
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Old August 23rd 04, 06:23 AM
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Default "Always ask before opening this type of file" box

Filetypes tab in Folder options.

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Old August 23rd 04, 10:47 AM
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Default "Always ask before opening this type of file" box

"JpH" wrote in message
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|I was downloading a .zip file today and i accidently
| unchecked the box and now everytime i try to download a
| zip file it automaticly saves and opens. How can I undo
| or recheck the box?

In "Folder Options" (under the Tools menu in Windows Explorer or My
Computer) go to the "File Types" tab. Find "Zip" in the list and click once
to highlight. Click the "Advanced" button and place a check mark in the
"Confirm open after download" box.

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