My computer wont download!

Ive recently brought a new PC with Vista home basic on.

When i click on a download button on any website, instead of getting a box
that says "Run" "Save" or "Open" like i used to on XP, i just get a box with
2 options which are "Open with" with a browse button next to it and "Save to
disc".

Can someone tell me why this is happening please?

Sara1210 wrote:
> Ive recently brought a new PC with Vista home basic on.
>
> When i click on a download button on any website, instead of getting a box
> that says "Run" "Save" or "Open" like i used to on XP, i just get a box with
> 2 options which are "Open with" with a browse button next to it and "Save to
> disc".
>
> Can someone tell me why this is happening please?

I assume you're using IE7. Use Save to Disc and then choose where you
want to save the download.

You might want to consider using Firefox which gives you more options.
Download (heh) it at http://www.mozilla.com/firefox

Alias

I am using Firefox.

Although i havent uninstalled IE7 because i dont know how, as it isnt on the
usual list to uninstall programs

Sara1210 wrote:
> I am using Firefox.
>
> Although i havent uninstalled IE7 because i dont know how, as it isnt on the
> usual list to uninstall programs

In Firefox, go to Tools/Options/Main and you will see the download options.

Alias

Done that. Ive sussed the downloading bit now. Thanks

Is it best to uninstall IE7?

Sara1210 wrote:
> Done that. Ive sussed the downloading bit now. Thanks
>
> Is it best to uninstall IE7?

If you're running Vista, no, just leave it alone.

Alias

IE7 cannot be uninstalled. It is part of the OS. In Vista with UAC enabled
it is also more secure than Firefox because it runs in protected mode.

http://blogs.msdn.com/ie/archive/2006/02/09/528963.aspx

--
Kerry Brown
Microsoft MVP - Shell/User
http://www.vistahelp.ca


"Sara1210" <> wrote in message
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> Done that. Ive sussed the downloading bit now. Thanks
>
> Is it best to uninstall IE7?

"Sara1210" <> wrote in message
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> Done that. Ive sussed the downloading bit now. Thanks
>
> Is it best to uninstall IE7?


Nope.