Thanks Doug - this did the trick. The instructions say it applies to Win95, Win98 and NT 4.0. However, for
those interested it also works for WinME, but the procedure is only slightly different. On step 4 you click
'Advanced' rather than 'Edit' (which was not available). The rest of the instructions were correct. I then
tried to download a zip file (which was the extension I messed up in the first place) and I got the prompt
back as I had wanted. Thanks again. Cheers,

Al Thompson
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Douglas Simmons wrote:

> If you will go to:
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q177976
>
> They have the process you will need to follow to get the
>  dialog box back.  You will have to remember what extension
>  (file type) was on the file you were downloading.  It
>  should have been lost only for that file type (usually an
>  .exe)
>
> Doug
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "A&C Thompson" <[log in to unmask]>
>
> In IE6, while I was about to download a file, I unchecked
>  the box "Always ask before opening this type of file" that
>  appears when you click on a downloadable file. However, I
> instantly realized my error and I want that prompt back -
>  anyone know how to get it back? Thanx in advance...

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