SP 52476: Enable Zip files to be downloaded in Internet Explorer
Symptom: When downloading a Zip (.zip) file in Internet Explorer, the file appears to download, but the file compression program opens up to a blank page. When you search for the Zip file, you are unable to locate it on your hard disk. Also, if you are running Microsoft Windows XP, and you use the Compressed (zipped) Folders feature as your file compression program, you receive an error message.
Error Message: “The Compressed (zipped) Folder is invalid or corrupted.”
Resolution: Modify the system registry settings to enable downloading of Zip files in Internet Explorer.
Category:
Internet Explorer
- Cannot modify settings for ”Local Intranet”, “Trusted Sites” and “Restricted Sites” security zones
- Cannot modify the Accessibility settings in Internet Explorer
- Cannot modify “Content Advisor” or “Certificate” settings in Internet Explorer
- Cannot save a webpage as an MHTML (.mht) file in Internet Explorer
- Cannot set Custom Security settings in Internet Explorer
