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How can I make a download page?

How do I make a download page in ASP.NET?

  • I am trying to put a link on the page but when I click on the link, the browser tries to open the file instead of displaying the download dialog box. Any ideas on how to fix this issue? Thanks

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    Actually, this is a function of Internet Explorer / Modzilla / Firefox / Opera and not asp or .net at all. There is no way to force a file to download (for security reasons). But, you can have a screen pop up to say open or save. But then it would be up to the user to choose the correct option, and save it in a location other than the default temporary folder which I have had problems letting them choose or just opening the file. Under the internet zone security settings you can set the download options under the advanced settings. I had to roll out a policy change for ie7 for this very reason.

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The proper form for a link is <a href="the link to the file">the text to click</a> If it doesn't work it's because the server thinks it's a file to display or run. Text files, for instance, will just display. HTML files will be sent to the browser as normal web page content. Just Response.Write('<a href='" + yourVariableWithTheLink + "'>" + yourVariableWithTheTextToClickOn + "</a>")

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