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Posted by J.O. Aho on 01/13/07 16:01
Graham Stow wrote:
> I have set up a 'downloads' directory on a website, but when I fire up the
> browser and click on the files in it, they open within the browser itself.
> How do I get the 'File Download - Do you want to open or save this file?'
> dialog window to pop up, giving the user the choice of running the file or
> saving it? I've fiddled around with the permissions of both the directory
> and the files themselves, but can't find a setting that works - either the
> user's permission is denied or the file opens in the browser.
Some browsers are broken and need a false mime-type to download a file, so you
need to fiddle with the mime-types on the server, so it sends the "right" type
depending on what file you are serving.
If you are using a good webserver then go to alt.apache.configuration to get
some help, even if it's a bit off topic I'm sure they will help you.
If you are using a crappy one, then call up microsoft support for help.
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//Aho
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