Download problem

[Jim]

Hi

Recently I have a problem when trying to download any file type. I no
longer get a file download window, but instead I get a blank screen with a
small icon in the top left corner.

If I right click the download link and select 'save target as' all is well!

 

[Vincenzo Di Russo [MVP]]

Hi

Recently I have a problem when trying to download any file type. I no
longer get a file download window, but instead I get a blank screen with a
small icon in the top left corner.

If I right click the download link and select 'save target as' all is
well!

See: http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/ie_5.html
"Problems downloading"
See particularly: http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/answers/39.html

HTH.

 

[Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE]

Hi

Recently I have a problem when trying to download any file type. I no
longer get a file download window, but instead I get a blank screen
with a small icon in the top left corner.

If I right click the download link and select 'save target as' all is
well!

Here's the fix, courtesy of Alan Edwards, MVP:

If it is only .exe files, then read on and see if this is relevant:
You may have an invalid plugin.
Netscape-Style Plug-ins Do Not Work After Upgrading Internet Explorer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=303401

Remove the plugin with Regedit.exe
Start-Run-Regedit.exe
Navigate down to this key and remove it, after exporting it as a
normal safety precaution.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\Plugins\Extension\.exe

If that key exists, then you will see what plugin has been installed.
(QuickTime by the looks of it and if so, I believe they have a fix)
The key does not normally exist.

....Alan

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