Darren,
Here are some step-by-step instructions on how to do this without requesting that the user right/control-click...
First, compress your file(s) into .zip format.
PC users will need PKZip to do this, available at
(it's shareware).
If you are on a Macintosh, go to
and download ZipIt (also shareware) which will allow you to compress files into .zip format right on your Mac.
Next, link to each .zip file like so:
<a href="filename.zip">Click here to download</a>
When the user clicks the link, the file will begin to download automatically - no right-clicking or control-clicking required.
On a PC, both Internet Explorer and Netscape will ask you where you want to save the file to.
On a Mac Internet Explorer will automatically download the file, but Netscape will ask where you want to save the file.
To see an example, go to
To unstuff the .zip file(s) once they've downloaded, PC users will need PKZip, and Macintosh users will need StuffIt Expander (
so it's a good idea to put links to both of these sites on your download page.
Hope this is helpful.