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Get empty file when downloading zip files

Sometimes when I download a zip file, the WinZip program opens the zip file with nothing in it.

However, if I download it the drive, I can then open the file with WinZip, and it contains data.

I notice this happens with Windows 95/98/XP using IE.

It seems to happen with other programs too.

How can I fix this?

seanpowell

The person that created the zip file used the filename, not the full path, when creating the file. This causes problems with WinZip and XP. I'm afraid there's no way to control that from your side, but you could certainly send them an email :-)

533k3r

what do u mean by "However, if I download it the drive," ???

seanpowell

He means that if he first saves the zip file to disk, it will open normally. If he clicks on a link to a zip file, and selects Open File, it shows up blank.

MakeItWork614

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seanpowell,
I don't understand your answer. ????

mcrmg

I have the same problem, too.....help...

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adonis1976

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mcrmg

thanks

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