I hava a script that created a mysql database backup that puts a file on the server. I placed a link on the page to this file but instead of the file downloading, output is sent to the screen. I have done ths before and it normally works OK.

Any help appreciated.
Mike.

I am not too sure on this but it might be how your file types are set-up to use other programmes.

Goto -> My Computer -> View Menu -> Folder Options -> File Types tab.

Now look for the type of file you are downloading (.sql) or whatever and see what programme it is using.

If it is using a programme remove it from the list. This could be invoking IE to display the file.

Worth a try anyway, good luck!


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Ta very much I'll try that. BTW what language do you program in? I had a look at your site.

Thanks
Mike.

Bit of:

VC++,ASP,JAVASCRIPT,HTML,CDO

The actual site was made with Ultradev though.

Thanks for visiting, need any further help don't hesitate to get in touch, I'll try my best.

www.k.abbott.btinternet.co.uk/

Mike,

Me again. Any chance that you'd consider offering this finished script as a download? It sounds like a great one.

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Ryan