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by mcbane

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When you go to download a file frome the inter net is usually asks if you want to "open from source" or "Save to disk"

Alot of files we use here at work you select open from source and the .tff viewer opens. Some users have marked or lock selection to "save to disk" How do you reset this in IE so you have both selections available again?

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by salamander

This worked for me when I had the same problem... Check out MS Knowledge Base article 177976. Be aware that, on my some versions of Windows, you may find the "Folder Options" described under the "Tools" menu.

by salamander

It varies a bit for Windows 2K:
1. Go to My Computer
2. Go to "Tools" ->"Folder Options"
3. Go to the "File Types" tab
4. Highlight the offending file type in the list
5. Hit the "Advanced" button
6. Make sure that "Confirm after download" is checked.
7. Hit "OK."

by mcbane

Great Idea and solution but I get the pop up but the only radial option available is the "Save to disk option" how do I make it so I have the "open from source" option?, the check box always ask this question is checked and grey'd out.

by techsupportspecialist

Try unistalling Internet Explorer from Add/Remove Programs in the control panel. Then, go to the Microsoft site, download the most recent version of IE, and then install it. That may correct this problem. Even if it doesn't, you'll have the most recent version of IE.

Good luck!

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