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I was downloading a zip file and i accidently unticked the box that says "prompt me... for this type of file" how do i get that back?

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Quick summary (for anyone who lands here later): as discovered, that checkbox is tied to Windows' file-type settings rather than a single browser toggle. For Internet Explorer on Windows 2000/XP the easiest fix is to re-enable the "confirm open" flag for the file extension.

Steps to restore the prompt:

  • Open Control Panel -> Folder Options -> File Types.
  • Find the extension (for example, ZIP) in the list and click it.
  • Click the Advanced... (or Edit) button.
  • Check "Confirm open after download" and click OK through the dialogs.
  • Restart your browser to make sure the change takes effect.

Troubleshooting and alternatives: if the extension is not listed, or the checkbox is missing/greyed out, recreate or reassociate the file type first (right-click a file with that extension -> Properties -> Opens with -> Change). If that does not help, reset Internet Explorer (Tools -> Internet Options -> Advanced -> Reset) or reinstall the handling program for that file type. Avoid registry edits unless comfortable and you have a backup.

Note for people using modern browsers: Chrome and Firefox control their own download prompts. In Chrome go to Settings -> Downloads -> enable "Ask where to save each file before downloading". In Firefox go to Options -> General -> Downloads -> set "Always ask" for where to save. These browser settings are separate from Windows file-type "confirm open" behavior.

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n/m i did some searching on neowin.net's forum and found the answer. this thread can be deleted.

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care to share the thread?

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