About automatic download blocking in Internet Explorer
In Internet Explorer, the Automatic Download Blocking feature provides automatic suppression of file download dialog boxes that are not the result of an action you took (e.g., a click or keystroke). When a dialog box is automatically blocked, the Information Bar appears at the top of your window, stating:
"To help protect your security, Internet Explorer blocked this site from downloading files to your computer. Click here for more options...."
You can then click the Information Bar to download the blocked content.
If the Information Bar does not appear, you can change the setting that controls automatic download blocking:
- In Internet Explorer, click
Tools, and thenInternet Options.
- In the
Internet Optionsdialog box, from theSecuritytab, select theInternetzone, and then clickCustom level....
- Scroll down to "Downloads". Under "Automatic prompting for file
downloads", select
Enable.
Last modified on May 13, 2009.







