Opening files on browser instead of downloading

[Michael]

When clicking on links that point to a file on the some sites, my browser (IE/Chrome) used to open it as a pop up window instead of prompting me to save it. But now only Firefox do so, which I regard as normal.

While the same link open as pop-up in Firefox and not IE/Chrome, I assume it is not something to do with the site, but the browser setting? I did not change any setting on my IE/Chrome, it just happen so all of a sudden.

[soybean]

When clicking on links that point to a file on the some sites, ...

I think this needs some clarification.  I believe you're talking about downloading a file.  Is that right?

[Michael]

Example, when I want to view my Purchase Order on my vendor's site, in the past, when I click on the PO number, it'll display as a pop-up, but now it prompts me to save the file as .aspx file.

[jason2074]

Did you check your IE Internet options->Security tab->Custom Level->look for Download options for enabling and disabling automatic prompting and file downloads. Click Yes and Apply.

[Allan]

Also, if you right-click on the link do you have all of the options? What happens if you choose "open" from there?

[Michael]

Hi Jason, IE and Firefox work fine. My problem occurs with Chrome.

[Michael]

Hi Allan, in Chrome, when I right click on the link, I have Back, Forward, Reload, Save as, Print, Translate to English, View page source, View page info, Inspect elemen

[jason2074]

IE and Firefox work fine

Won't 2 browsers suffice your need??

[Michael]

My primary browser is Rockmelt. I don't use IE most of the time except when I need to download things (because both Chrome and Rockmelt never solved the crashing problem during downloading), and Firefox is slow and draining system resources that I have to restart it periodically.

[soybean]

Well then, do you have the same problem with Rockmelt?

[Michael]

Yes. Basically Chrome and Rockmelt are based on same platform, right?