IE not asking for a location to save files when downloading.

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J. Davis

When I download something, IE no longer asks me where I
would like the file to be saves to, and just starts to
download it to a temp folder.

I would like to return it to the way it was.
 
J. Davis,
[XP\ME]
Open Windows Explorer, click "Tools" (up top)
Select: "Folder Options", click the "File Types" tab
Highlight the desired "File Type" [example] "ZIP"
Place a check in the "Confirm open after download", Click Ok

[more info]
Not Prompted to Specify Download Folder for File
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=177976

Internet Explorer Opens .exe Files Instead of Downloading Them (ME)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=140991
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