a windows question

[InnocentAngel81]

um windows must not like me, I wanted to download something, now the little screen doesnt show up asking me if i want to save it or open it, i was trying to ask windows support but they want to charge me before they answer me. someone must how i can fix it. i bet it's going to be something simple. thanks in advance

 

[Guest]

 

[patient1]

I have no expertise in these matters.

Just out of curiosity, have you updated windows recently?
Personally , I have more trouble after an update.

 

[InnocentAngel81]

Re: Re: a windows question

Could it be a problem with the site you were trying to download from?

it does it no matter what website i go to

 

[Guest]

um windows must not like me, I wanted to download something, now the little screen doesnt show up asking me if i want to save it or open it, i was trying to ask windows support but they want to charge me before they answer me. someone must how i can fix it. i bet it's going to be something simple. thanks in advance

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Angel, that's a typical window you'll see when you try to download something. Two OPTIONS: To RUN and to SAVE.

Be careful though, if you are downloading new software, sometimes a supplement window will also pop up and tell you to "OPEN" instead of saving to your hard disk. Generally, if you DON'T see that, it's better for you to SAVE to disk first so your antivirus software has a chance to look at it (you do have antivirus software on your 'puter, right?).

Remember WHERE you SAVE it to your hard disk though (like a temporary folder). You'll need to open the file up to run it.

Hope that helps a little without knowing about your specific circumstance.

(P.S. if the software is not related to upgrading the operating system or drivers, Microsoft is not going to help--don't pay them).

 

[riff]

Are you getting the files you are trying to download? I don't know, that's a tricky one....

 

[InnocentAngel81]

i need to find out what to adjust under internet options to get that standard screen to show up again.

 

[koalabear]

If you have a firewall that could be stopping you. What windows do you have, 98, 98se, ME, XP ?

 

[InnocentAngel81]

If you have a firewall that could be stopping you. What windows do you have, 98, 98se, ME, XP ?

windows me

 

[koalabear]

i need to find out what to adjust under internet options to get that standard screen to show up again.

Under security use a medium setting.

 

[InnocentAngel81]

i hope it works i'll try it now.

 

[InnocentAngel81]

Under security use a medium setting.

okay that didnt work

 

[lilminx]

Could it be that you don't have enough memory to download the file? Sometimes when I have too many programs running, that happens to me. Either close some programs or restart your computer, then try to dl it.

 

[koalabear]

Could it be that you don't have enough memory to download the file? Sometimes when I have too many programs running, that happens to me. Either close some programs or restart your computer, then try to dl it.

Quite possible. If that does not work got to Tweak U.I. in your control panel, open it, go to repair and reset your system files and reboot.

 

[InnocentAngel81]

Quite possible. If that does not work got to Tweak U.I. in your control panel, open it, go to repair and reset your system files and reboot.

umm what is " Tweak U.I."?

 

[Nomad4112000]

When Windows askes you this it want to know if you want to install it or save the file and install it. It is suppost to save time. I recommend saving it to a disk (The C:\ Drive) then when it is finished then open the file.

 

[District Line]

I assume you mean saving things via the browser - IE.

Why don't you try running the Internet Explorer Repair Tool. Virtually all recent versions of Wnidows should have this. Why not give it a try:

Accessories

System Tools

System Information

Tools

Internet Explorer Repair Tool

 

[koalabear]

umm what is " Tweak U.I."?

If your running ME it is in your control panel, it repairs things.

 

[InnocentAngel81]

I assume you mean saving things via the browser - IE.

Why don't you try running the Internet Explorer Repair Tool. Virtually all recent versions of Wnidows should have this. Why not give it a try:

Accessories

System Tools

System Information

Tools

Internet Explorer Repair Tool

unfortunately i dont have the repair tool

 

[InnocentAngel81]

If your running ME it is in your control panel, it repairs things.

unfortunately i dont have that either

 

[koalabear]

Tweak should have been in your control panel. Since it is not go to system info and use the restore. Set it back to date when you knew it worked. If that does not work..........http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/emoticons/comp1.gif

 

[District Line]

Okay if you want to check memory angle, then lets run the Resource Meter.

It should be located in the following place:

Accessories

System Tools

Resource Meter

Try running this facility just after you boot up the computer before you launch any other program. Please tell me the reading, it should be a simple % figure.

This should tell you if there are programs running in the background that you are not aware of, that is sucking up resources.

 

[koalabear]

and if you have never ran Maintenance Wizard....DO IT!

 

[longtongue4u]

To repair IE, all you have to do is the following:
Control Panel
Add/Remove Programs
Highlight Microsoft Internet Explorer and Internet tools
Click on Remove
Another box comes up and gives you three options
Choose Repair Internet Explorer
Click Ok
Another Box comes up, read it and then click OK

After that is done you will have to reboot your system.

I hope that helps you some, but I have never run into that problem. Will check with some friends to see what they have to say about it.

Good Luck

 

[InnocentAngel81]

that didnt work either thanks anyway