Downloading Problems !!! !!!

[Samo_08]

I acidently opened a programme and I clicked OpenWith. Now everytime I download something it opens with a programme like WordPad or Internet. Does anyone know how I can turn this off ???? ?? thanks

[Guest Wolfeymole]

Hello Samo

 

Welcome to Extreme Tech Support - Free PC Help

 

I'm not sure that Vista runs the same scenario as XP on this but if it does then just untick "Always use the selected program to open this type of file" like in the shot below.

 

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z144/Wolfeymoles-Pics/FPCH%20files/alwaysopenwith.png

[omega_shadow]

Here Wolfy, let me lend a hand. ;)

 

So, your saying when you download something in Internet Exploter it automaticaly opens the program or file instead of saving it? If so, I am going to take an fstab in the dark and say if you got Vista (bleah!) your using Internet Exploiter 7 (double bleah!). There are three solutions to this:

 

1. Stop using Internet Exploter / Switch to FireFox or Opera

2. Get rid of windows and switch to linux :p

2. Hop through hoops Microsoft put in place so you cant change system settings without a roadmap.

 

For simplicity, I will only put option number 3 here. If you would like to know about other Web Browsers and Operating systems and how they are more stable and secure, just ask and ye shall recive :D

 

(Note: I am a Linux user, and as such I am a bit rusty with windows and have not used Vista. If Vista is anything like XP then these instructions will work like a charm)

 

1. Go to Control Panel and then Folder Options

 

2.When the "Folder Options" dialog pops up, click on the File Types tab

 

3. Select a file type that you are having problems downloading and press Advanced

 

4. Uncheck the "Confirm Open After Download" Option

 

5. Click "OK"

 

6. Rinse, repeat

[Samo_08]

I tryed to unclick the box but it wont work. i cannot download any thing with out it opening word or intternet explorer.

[RandyL]

Hi Samo, try this.

Control Panel classic view>Default Programs>Associate a file type and protocol with a program.

 

Yes Wolfey the Open With function is still the same in Vista.

 

RandyL

[Jamey]

Samo, what about Firefox or Opera as the other poster suggested?

[Samo_08]

RandyL - i followed your instructions but what should program should i associate with? thanks

 

Jamey - i tryed to follow omega_shadow but the 'Files type' tab was not there. and i wouldnt know how to swicth to Firefox or Opera or how to get linux because i am somewhat useless with a computer. thanks

[Guest Wolfeymole]

Download Firefox 2 from here Samo.

 

Forget all about Linux for the time being.

 

When you have downloaded and installed Firefox get back to us.

[Seth]

You need to find out what type of file extension the program had. If you still have it, right click on and choose Properties. It should show the file type.

 

For XP:

 

http://www.dougknox.com/xp/tips/xp_easy_file.htm

 

For Vista:

 

http://www.winhelponline.com/articles/165/1/Restore-the-exe-file-association-in-Windows-Vista-after-incorrectly-associating-it-with-another-application.html

[Samo_08]

Hi, I downloaded Firefox. I try to download on there and it stil does the same thing

[AdvancedSetup]

I acidently opened a programme and I clicked OpenWith.

What program did you open? Was it a program as in an application or a file that you didn't know what it was?

 

Now everytime I download something it opens with a programme like WordPad or Internet.

Are you running Internet Explorer 6 or 7 ?

 

So are you saying that if you click on this link here that Firefox or Internet Explorer won't download and save it to disk, it opens it automatically?

Click to download HijackThis 2.0.2 from TrendMicro

 

If this is the case then here is a link for myself and Seth to review for potential assistance.

Description of how the Attachment Manager works in Windows XP Service Pack 2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883260

 

Try starting Internet Explorer and go to

 

Tools

Internet Options

Click the Security tab

Set all the zones to their default level

 

 

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