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.dmg/.zip files Trashed after download
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jszrules
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May 8, 2006, 12:12 PM
 
Hi, whenever I download freeware through Safari, the system automatically puts the .dmg or .zip files in the trash after the download is complete. Is there any way to prevent this from happening? I like to store those compressed files and sometimes I forget that they are in the Trash before I empty the Trash. Thanks.
     
TETENAL
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May 8, 2006, 12:21 PM
 
Turn off "Open 'safe' files after the download" in the Safari preferences.
     
Eug Wanker
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May 8, 2006, 05:06 PM
 
Originally Posted by TETENAL
Turn off "Open 'safe' files after the download" in the Safari preferences.
Yeah, but what if you want them to open?
     
jszrules  (op)
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May 8, 2006, 08:03 PM
 
Thanks for the feedback. I have the same question...is there a way to have the files open, but still keep the .dmg/.zip files from being Trashed automatically?
     
tooki
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May 9, 2006, 10:17 AM
 
Please put Safari questions in the Applications forum.

tooki
     
   
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