IE6 Download Prompt set to Automatic, Can't Undo 1

[LittleDeveloper]

I accidentally unchecked the "always ask" box in my IE6 SP2 download dialog box, and now it downloads automatically without asking me where to save the ZIP file I point to. I have tried changing security settings in all zones for "Downloads - Automatic Prompting / File Download" -- enable or disable -- it still won't ask. I used default settings, high security -- no results. I tried settings on the ZIP file type, but did not find the right option. Help?

Craig

 

[Diancecht]

Open Windows Explorer, Tools, Folder Options, File Types tab, scroll down and select ZIP, Advanced button, check the box for 'Confirm Open after download'

Cheers,
Dian

 

[LittleDeveloper]

I must not have unchecked "always ask", as this is a disabled option for ZIP, so I probably did something else.

Anyway, this worked. The advanced button gave me the right option. It may seem like a pain to do this for every file type I download, but it's easier that editing the registry! Thanks.

Craig

 

[LittleDeveloper]

Seems that the "always ask before opening this type of file" checkbox applies to both open and save, in a weird sort of way. (It is disabled only if no program is designated to open the file type.)