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by theav

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I've just recently upgraded to Internet Explorer 6, and have noticed that something's changed in the file download process. Prior to the upgrade, each time I downloaded a .zip file, a dialog box appeared that let me write the zip file to a folder of my choice. After the upgrade, it appears that IE 6 is opening the .zip file with WinZip, and my only choice is to extract the files, rather than save the .zip file as before. Is this a new standard feature of IE 6, or is there a way I can switch back to the old method? I'd rather save the .zip file while connected to the internet, and then later explore its contents, view the installation instructions, etc.

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by ann777

This is not how my IE 6.0 works.

Go to tools --> Internet Options --> Advanced and make sure that "Enable install on demand (internet Explorer)" is unchecked and "Enable Install on demand (other)" is unchecked. Save and try again.

by ann777

If the above does not work, then please add a comment to your original question and post the OS that you are using. Thanks. My IE6 on Win98SE works properly (not as you describe), with or without the above set. It may be how IE 6 is interactingwith your OS if you are unsing something newer that Win98SE. -- I'm using IE 5.5 on my other OSes and do not experience this on XP or 2000 either.

by theav

I've made sure that the "Enable Install on Demand" for both Internet Explorer and Other are unchecked. That doesn't seem to have any effect.

by thechas

The default in the IE6 download dialog box is to open the file.

You need to select save from the dialog box in order to save the file.

Alternately, you can right click on the link and choose save as to save the file.

If you were using a download manager, you may need to re-install it.

by dklippert

Open My Computer. Depending on your OS you'll find Folder Options under View or Tools.
Choose the File Types tab. Scroll down to the Zip Extension. Click on Edit/Advanced. Put a check mark next to Confirm open after download.

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