A further note: for windows 7 if you want anything but to change the
program, you may need creative element power tools as well.
cov...@ccs.covici.com wrote:
> For Vista you need something called creative element power tools to fix
> this, for Windows 7 just type file type in the search box and you will
> get a nice list and you can fix things there.
>
> Steve Pattison <s...@internode.on.net> wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I'm forwarding this message for John Machin who is a friend of mine.
> > John isn't currently subscribed to this list so it would be helpful if
> > anyone who can assist John could please write to him directly. His
> > email address is john-...@bigpond.com. Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Regards Steve.
> >
> > From: J & P Machin john-...@bigpond.com
> >
> > Hi Steve,
> > I am not currently subscribed to the pc-audio list.
> > I believe you are and wonder if you can do me a favour by asking the
> > list members if anyone can help me through you or directly with
> > information about where I can make changes in Window 7 to what was
> > known in Windows 98 and Windows XP as "Confirm after download".
> >
> > In Windows XP, I was able to take the following steps to access the
> > "Confirm after download" checkbox for specific file types. However,
> > Vista and Windows 7 apparently have a different way of setting the
> > equivalent option.
> >
> > Here are the steps to achieve this feature in Windows XP which I
> > think I got from members of PC-audio some years ago.
> >
> > CONFIRM OPEN AFTER DOWNLOAD
> >
> > Sometimes an email or other document will present a direct URL in the
> > text on a line by itself. If you put the cursor on the beginning of
> > the URL, Windows will go directly to the file address on that web
> > site. What happens then depends on the settings in Windows Explorer
> > for that particular file type. For example, if the file concerned is
> > an MP3 type, Windows will do one of two things.
> >
> > In scenario 1, the file will be downloaded to a temporary location on
> > your computer. Then, the file will be automatically opened and
> > played. At the end of the playing, you may have trouble finding the
> > temporary file on your drive to re-play or copy it.
> >
> > In scenario 2, a menu in the form of a dialog box appears giving you
> > the option of opening the file or saving it to your computer in a
> > location of your choice. If your computer responds according to
> > scenario 1, you can make a couple of adjustments in Windows Explorer
> > to give you scenario 2 for specific file types. Window Explorer lists
> > hundreds of file types in numeric-alphabetic order according to the
> > file name extension. Each extension has various settings so Windows
> > knows how each file type is to be handled. Apart from pressing enter
> > on the direct file address in an email or document, you can also type
> > the direct URL address manually in the edit box in the Run feature on
> > the Start menu. Again, this will present you with either scenario 1
> > or 2 in the same way.
> >
> > Let's say, you need to setup Windows Explorer to give you the option
> > to open or save MP3 files. Then, follow the steps below.
> >
> > 1. Press the Windows key+E to open Windows Explorer. Alternatively, select:
> > Start Menu, Programs, Accessories, Windows Explorer and press Enter.
> >
> > 2. Press ALT+t to pull down the Tools menu.
> >
> > 3. Press O to select Folder Options. The Folders options Property Box
> > opens with three tab pages. Namely, General, View, and File Types.
> >
> > 4. Press Shift+Tab to move focus to the General Tab
> >
> > 5. Press the right arrow key to move focus to the View tab.
> >
> > 6. Press the right Arrow key once more to move focus to the File
> > Types tab. You will then be at the top of a list view of Registered File
> > Types.
> >
> > 7. Press the down Arrow key to move down through the list of file
> > types till you get to highlight MP3. If you go past it, use the Up
> > arrow to move back through the list. As the list is long, type the
> > letter M to jump to extensions beginning with that letter.
> > .
> > 8. With MP3 highlighted, press Tab to move focus to the Advance
> > button. Jaws will say something like: "MP3 details advance.
> >
> > 9. Press enter to open the Advance dialog.
> >
> > 10. Tab about seven times until you find the Check box labelled: Confirm
> > open
> > after download. This box needs to be checked to enable scenario 2 above.
> >
> > 11. If the box is not checked, press the Space bar to check it.
> >
> > 12. Press Tab to move focus to the next item which is a Check box
> > labelled: Always show extension. You might like to have this box checked.
> >
> > 13. If the box isn't checked, press the spacebar to check it.
> >
> > 14. Press tab once more to move focus to the next item which is the
> > Okay button and press enter to save changes. However, if you don't
> > want to keep any changes, press tab to the Cancel button and press enter.
> >
> > 15. Press ALT+F4 to close Windows explorer and return to the Desktop.
> >
> > 16. Reboot your computer to make sure that changes take effect before
> > you try them out.
> >
> > The above settings were made only in respect to files having the MP3
> > extension. If you want the same settings to apply to other file
> > types, you have to return to Registered file types and check the
> > appropriate check boxes for each file type one at a time.
> >
> > I suggest that before you try saving a file, decide where you would
> > like to save that file.
> > Perhaps you may like to use the My Downloads folder in My Documents.
> > Alternatively, you may like to create a new folder and call it say:
> > MP3 downloads.
> >
> > In this example, we will download to the folder named Temp which is
> > already on your drive C.
> > Now, when you press Enter on a line in an email, document or the Run
> > feature containing the direct URL and file address, a menu will pop
> > up in the form of a dialog box containing the following four items:
> > Cancel Button. File security warning link. Open Button. Save button.
> > Press the tab key to move focus from item to item.
> > Pressing enter on the Open button or typing O will open the file and play
> > it.
> > Pressing Enter on the Save button or typing S will display the Save
> > dialog box with the following eight items:
> >
> > File name edit box. Type over to change name if desired.
> > Save As type radio buttons. Use up or Down Arrow keys to change type..
> > Save button Press Enter to save file..
> > Cancel button. Press Enter to abort operation.
> > Save in list box. Note the current location.
> > Up one level button. Press spacebar to move up a level.
> > Recent. Press spacebar to list previously used locations.
> > Folder list box. Arrow up and down to highlight a folder and press
> > enter to open it.
> >
> > When the file is saved to disk, you may need to press Alt+F4 to
> > return to the Desktop.
> > ------------------------------------------------------
> > The above steps are applicable for Windows XP.
> > Vista and Windows 7 do things differently.
> >
> > Can any one please throw some light on this topic and provide me with
> > the easiest way of making such adjustments in Windows 7?
> >
> > My direct email is:
> > john-...@bigpond.com
> > I would be greatful for tips posted directly to me or on the list.
> > Steve, please let me know if we receive replies.
> > Kind regards,
> > John Machin.
> > Melbourne, Australia.
> >
> > Regards Steve
> > Email: s...@internode.on.net
> > MSN Messenger: internetuser...@hotmail.com
> > Skype: steve1963
> > Twitter: steve9782
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