cannot open a file from the file download box

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Bob

when I try to save a file in IE6.0, a file download box
appears. Normally there are options to "open" or "save"
the file. If I choose "open", nothing happens.
The "save" option will work, but sometimes I just want to
open the file and view it without downloading it. What
can I do to fix this problem?
 
Check your setting for the type of file.

You set this for each file type, e.g. for .zip
Explorer-View-Folder Options-File Types
Find the .zip association (may be WinZip File)
Edit, (or click Advanced on ME or XP) and check the "Confirm open
after download" box

The path to Folder Options may vary according to your operating
system. It may be:
Explorer-View-Folder Options
Explorer-Tools-Folder Options
Start-Settings-Folder Options
Start-Settings-Control Panel-Folder options.

Source: Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems
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What type of file is it?
What is the error message when you try to open it?

When was the last time you checked for virus?
 
This happens with all types of files. There is no error
message, it just doesn't do anything. When I choose
the "open" option, nothing happens. If I choose "save"
it will save the file to my hard drive, but I don't need
to save all files, so I just want to open some to view
them without saving. I have checked for viruses since
this started happening.
 
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