[makotech222]

Im using IE and everytime i want to download a movie or clip of something, it just automatically opens it in Windows Media. I was wondering if there was a way to disable that and allow me to store the file on my computer. Thanks

 

[General Plot]

If it's streamed, no, if it's downloaded then played, then yes. Just right click the link that has the file and choose "Save Target As" and browse to where you want it to go.

 

[makotech222]

it wont let me do that. I found a movie on myspace i want to download. I click properties and copy the link from there into the address bar, then it just automatically opens WMP which is what i dont want it to do.

 

[Mad]

Try to paste that link on dl manager programs, like flashget or getright, always work here.

 

[Vanit]

When you first open a mpeg in Internet Explorer it asks you how you want to download it; giving you the option of opening it in WMP or downloading it. If you selected it the first time it will automatically do it everytime. However, I don't remember how to reset the configuration.

 

[makotech222]

hmm well tell if you remeber and thanks for helping to guys!

 

[DB7]

The setting is in (Tools) (Internet Options) (Advanced) and then scroll down to (Multimedia).

 

[makotech222]

then do what? its mentions nothing about download or windows media

 

[DB7]

Unchecking (Play Videos in Webpages) should do the trick. Windows settings do get a little cryptic at times

 

[makotech222]

nope didnt work, still opens wmp

 

[DB7]

Well that's weird, that's what I did when i was having your trouble and it worked for me.

If you haven't rebooted after changing the option, 'd do so and see if that makes it happen.

 

[Snake785]

I have DAP (Download Accelerator Plus) installed and it seems to pick up the video clip and asks me where to store the file on my HD. You might want to give DAP a try.