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I am currently using IE7 with XP SP3.

When a webpage download with unknown file type loads, I get a prompt asking me what I want to do with the file. My options are FIND SAVE CANCEL.

How do I make it so that I don't get this popup prompt, but Internet explorer automatically downloads the file into a directory I choose without asking?

PS. I have already tried Tools >> Internet Options >> Security >> Internet >> Custom Level >> Downloads >> Disable/Enable/Enable, but this doesn't help.

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately I have to use IE. I'm using it in connection with other proprietary software based on IE and its settings. And yes I'm aware it's not a great browser. (This is not for strictly personal use in the browsing sense. )

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Are you asking this question as an end user or a developer? – Anonymous May 28 '11 at 2:56
I am a developer, but asking the question as an end user pretty much. – Anonymous May 28 '11 at 3:30
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... Internet explorer automatically downloads the file into a directory I choose without asking?

You can use the free iMacros for Internet Explorer addon. It supports download automation via the ONDOWNLOAD command (just record the download sequence, then replay it via iMacros. It is a macro recorder for the web browser.

http://www.iopus.com/imacros/compare/all/

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