473,659 Members | 3,592 Online
Bytes | Software Development & Data Engineering Community
+ Post

Home Posts Topics Members FAQ

force a file download dialog does not work in 5.5 sp1

hi,
guys i am using the following code to force a file download dialog in
asp

Response.Conten tType = "applicatio n/vnd.ms-excel"
response.AddHea der "content-disposition","a ttachment; filename=" &" &
StrFileName

Now the it works fine in ie5.5 sp2 but no ie5.5 sp1 it prompts the
user twice the open dialog box.

i found on microsoft site that it bug in ie 5.5 sp1 and it says to
upgrade to sp2.
but my users are not willing to ugrade there ie.
can you please help me out how can work this in ie5.5 sp1 or anyu
other way to force a file download...
Jul 19 '05 #1
1 1996
tell your users to upgrade or live with it. there real is no other way.


_______________ _______________ __________
Atrax. MVP, IIS
http://rtfm.atrax.co.uk/

newsflash : Atrax.Richedit 1.0 now released.
http://rtfm.atrax.co.uk/infinitemonk...trax.RichEdit/

*** Sent via Developersdex http://www.developersdex.com ***
Don't just participate in USENET...get rewarded for it!
Jul 19 '05 #2

This thread has been closed and replies have been disabled. Please start a new discussion.

Similar topics

1
4926
by: Navin | last post by:
hi, guys i am using the following code to force a file download dialog in asp Response.ContentType = "application/vnd.ms-excel" response.AddHeader "content-disposition","attachment; filename=" &" & StrFileName Now the it works fine in ie5.5 sp2 but no ie5.5 sp1 it prompts the user twice the open dialog box.
4
21935
by: Kevin Muenzler, WB5RUE | last post by:
How do I force a browser to download a file instead of displaying it? In other words I have a page with MP3 and WMA files on it and I would like for the visitor to download the file instead of play it without having to right-click and save. How can I force the browser to pop up the "save file as" dialog box instead of playing it? I know that I can encapsulate it in a zip file which will download and open WinZip. Thanks
0
2103
by: PJS | last post by:
Thanks in advance. I have a site which generates a user specific XML document. The user then selects "Save to PC" which then forces the browser to show the "save/download" dialog box. The code used is as follows: Response.AddHeader("Content-Disposition", "attachment; filename=" & fileName) Response.ContentType = "text/XML" Response.WriteFile(fileName)
0
1826
by: Buddy Ackerman | last post by:
I am trying to implment a file download via a link such that when clicked, instead of starting the default application for that type of file the user will be presented with a download dialog window. Well, thanks to Steve Orr, I have that working. However, I still have a few issues. First, the download dialog does not have the name of the file being downloaded in the "File name" field, instead it has the name of the aspx page that have...
7
3694
by: theyas | last post by:
How can I get my code to NOT display two "Open/Save/Cancel/More Info" dialog boxes when using the "Response.WriteFile" method to download a file to IE I've asked about this before and didn't get a satisfactory answer (check your browser) so now that I've had the time to set up a reasonable little test that I can post somewhere, I'll try again. The app I've written has three ASPX pages. One is a combined page which writes a little text...
1
5377
by: Roy | last post by:
Hi, I have a problem that I have been working with for a while. I need to be able from server side (asp.net) to detect that the file i'm streaming down to the client is saved completely/succsessfully on the client's computer before updating some metadata on the server (file downloaded date for instance) However, All examples i have tried, and all examples I have found that other people says works - doesn't work for me :-(
4
2325
by: Nathan Sokalski | last post by:
I want to give visitors to my site the option of downloading a generated ..txt file by clicking a button. I know how to generate text files, but how do I cause the browser to pop up one of those dialog boxes that says something like "Do you want to download FILEX.txt?" I want the user to be able to download the file rather than have the file displayed in the browser, because the file will include some characters such as tabs and commas....
0
2663
by: jinnareddy | last post by:
Hi, I'm unable to download a file that is having a 2-byte char in its name (e.g.テ) using force download option. Though, am able to download file names involving ASCII chars. I have tried URL encoding too, but with no success. Can someone provide details on how to handle the 2-byte char URLs and download the files? Appreciate your suggestions/help in resolving it. Here is my code:
1
47445
KevinADC
by: KevinADC | last post by:
Note: You may skip to the end of the article if all you want is the perl code. Introduction Many websites have a form or a link you can use to download a file. You click a form button or click on a link and after a moment or two a file download dialog box pops-up in your web browser and prompts you for some instructions, such as “open” or “save“. I’m going to show you how to do that using a perl script. What You Need Any recent...
0
8337
by: Hystou | last post by:
Most computers default to English, but sometimes we require a different language, especially when relocating. Forgot to request a specific language before your computer shipped? No problem! You can effortlessly switch the default language on Windows 10 without reinstalling. I'll walk you through it. First, let's disable language synchronization. With a Microsoft account, language settings sync across devices. To prevent any complications,...
0
8851
Oralloy
by: Oralloy | last post by:
Hello folks, I am unable to find appropriate documentation on the type promotion of bit-fields when using the generalised comparison operator "<=>". The problem is that using the GNU compilers, it seems that the internal comparison operator "<=>" tries to promote arguments from unsigned to signed. This is as boiled down as I can make it. Here is my compilation command: g++-12 -std=c++20 -Wnarrowing bit_field.cpp Here is the code in...
0
8748
jinu1996
by: jinu1996 | last post by:
In today's digital age, having a compelling online presence is paramount for businesses aiming to thrive in a competitive landscape. At the heart of this digital strategy lies an intricately woven tapestry of website design and digital marketing. It's not merely about having a website; it's about crafting an immersive digital experience that captivates audiences and drives business growth. The Art of Business Website Design Your website is...
1
8531
by: Hystou | last post by:
Overview: Windows 11 and 10 have less user interface control over operating system update behaviour than previous versions of Windows. In Windows 11 and 10, there is no way to turn off the Windows Update option using the Control Panel or Settings app; it automatically checks for updates and installs any it finds, whether you like it or not. For most users, this new feature is actually very convenient. If you want to control the update process,...
0
7359
agi2029
by: agi2029 | last post by:
Let's talk about the concept of autonomous AI software engineers and no-code agents. These AIs are designed to manage the entire lifecycle of a software development project—planning, coding, testing, and deployment—without human intervention. Imagine an AI that can take a project description, break it down, write the code, debug it, and then launch it, all on its own.... Now, this would greatly impact the work of software developers. The idea...
1
6181
isladogs
by: isladogs | last post by:
The next Access Europe User Group meeting will be on Wednesday 1 May 2024 starting at 18:00 UK time (6PM UTC+1) and finishing by 19:30 (7.30PM). In this session, we are pleased to welcome a new presenter, Adolph Dupré who will be discussing some powerful techniques for using class modules. He will explain when you may want to use classes instead of User Defined Types (UDT). For example, to manage the data in unbound forms. Adolph will...
0
4175
by: TSSRALBI | last post by:
Hello I'm a network technician in training and I need your help. I am currently learning how to create and manage the different types of VPNs and I have a question about LAN-to-LAN VPNs. The last exercise I practiced was to create a LAN-to-LAN VPN between two Pfsense firewalls, by using IPSEC protocols. I succeeded, with both firewalls in the same network. But I'm wondering if it's possible to do the same thing, with 2 Pfsense firewalls...
0
4335
by: adsilva | last post by:
A Windows Forms form does not have the event Unload, like VB6. What one acts like?
1
2754
by: 6302768590 | last post by:
Hai team i want code for transfer the data from one system to another through IP address by using C# our system has to for every 5mins then we have to update the data what the data is updated we have to send another system

By using Bytes.com and it's services, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

To disable or enable advertisements and analytics tracking please visit the manage ads & tracking page.