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Thread ID: 124621 2012-05-07 09:27:00 Programs download as Binary files. Bryan (147) Press F1
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1274056 2012-05-07 09:27:00 My system is WIN7. When I download programs they come down as binary files to my download folder.

Is this normal or can the program come down so that it installs in the normal manner?

How do I fix this?
Bryan (147)
1274057 2012-05-07 09:32:00 What do you mean by binary files? Speedy Gonzales (78)
1274058 2012-05-07 09:37:00 Before the download starts, the message on the download block advice thingy says "This is a binary file". When it down loads, the file appears in my Downloads file and if I click on it, the program installs. Bryan (147)
1274059 2012-05-07 09:40:00 Sounds normal to me, it still installs. What browser are you using? Speedy Gonzales (78)
1274060 2012-05-07 09:42:00 I'm using Firefox. If it sounds normal well and good. Bryan (147)
1274061 2012-05-07 09:49:00 You mean like this?? If you do thats normal. Its what I get here Speedy Gonzales (78)
1274062 2012-05-07 09:50:00 Yep, Firefox calls it a Binary File where as IE calls it a exe ( assuming its a exe file) wainuitech (129)
1274063 2012-05-07 09:50:00 what speedy shows there is normal GameJunkie (72)
1274064 2012-05-07 10:00:00 Thanks all. The confusion has all gone from this old one's brain ................ well at least for now. Thanks again! Bryan (147)
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