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run or save option lost (Vista)

concise

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Posted October 22, 2012 at 12:11AM

I seem to have unwittingly checked the 'always do this' box when downloading video clips so am now locked into the "save" mode. The "save or run" facility now seems to have disappeared. I don't know how to retrieve it to go back to the "save or run" option. Any advice gratefully received .

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lotvic

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Posted October 22, 2012 at 1:04AM

You don't say which browser you are using. If Firefox you can change the choice in: Tools | Internet Options | on the 'General' tab.

In IE: Internet Options | Security | click on the button 'Custom Level' | Scroll down till you find 'Downloads' "Automatic prompting for File Downloads" and set it to "Enable" and then click on OK

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concise

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Posted October 22, 2012 at 10:21AM

Many thanks lotvic. Firefox(sorry!) Found it under the 'Applications' tab. Cheers

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Sea Urchin

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Posted October 22, 2012 at 11:42AM

In Firefox the Applications tab lists which program opens which file in your system. As lotvic says it is under the general tab - "Always ask me where to save files".

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concise

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Posted October 23, 2012 at 8:52AM

You are absolutely right . I think I had the applications tab highlighted when writing my answer. Grovelling.

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