Downloading new files???

I download new file updates for many of my programs like virus
data, zonePro etc. These files are executable files BUT they have two
extensions; ".exe" (which I expect) followed by ".do" which I do not
know. Instructions on download source say to just run the file BUT my
PC does not know what to do with the do extension. I have just been
changing the file name by deleting the do extension and they run just
fine. Can any one explain how the do extension is to be normally
used?

TIA
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..do is appended to files in download by one of the download managers(help me
out anyone I cant remember which), to enable the download manager to keep
track of files it is 'in charge' of. Usually the download manager removes the
..do extension when it is finished. If you have a download manager installed
check its settings, or if your ISP advertises itself as 'up to xx times
faster' check with them for the correct settings for the download manager

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"Henry" wrote in message
...
| I download new file updates for many of my programs like virus
| data, zonePro etc. These files are executable files BUT they have two
| extensions; ".exe" (which I expect) followed by ".do" which I do not
| know. Instructions on download source say to just run the file BUT my
| PC does not know what to do with the do extension. I have just been
| changing the file name by deleting the do extension and they run just
| fine. Can any one explain how the do extension is to be normally
| used?
|
| TIA
| An email response if not expected but if desired remove
| the uk at the end.

Thanks for response Bob. The reason the do is not removed by the
download manager is that I never downloaded one. Will just keep
removing the do extension
Thanks again for info.

On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 11:24:58 -0300, "AlmostBob"
wrote:

.do is appended to files in download by one of the download managers(help me
out anyone I cant remember which), to enable the download manager to keep
track of files it is 'in charge' of. Usually the download manager removes the
.do extension when it is finished. If you have a download manager installed
check its settings, or if your ISP advertises itself as 'up to xx times
faster' check with them for the correct settings for the download manager

An email response if not expected but if desired remove
the uk at the end.

This is from a previous post. In this situation .txt was added to the
downloaded files.
Check your file type association it may be corrupt.

Quote

Download file, extension changed.

From: "Rick"

IE 5.5 and even 6.0, append a file extension to files types that are not
registered windows
file types. For example, a file with the following name 031803.BACT will get
renamed by the browser upon download to 031803.BACT.txt

Please note that Netscape's browser does not append the extension.
Workarounds available for this a

1.) Rename the file
2.) Register the file type
3.) Hide the file extensions for known file types

The ideal solution is to register the file type so the appending of the .txt
ceases from then
on. But this is a cumbersome process. Does anyone have an idea on how to
prevent this from happening by changing a setting or something?

Appreciate your help!


REPLY:

Hi Rick,

When you are prompted to save the file, take notice of the field that says
'Save as type:'.
For unknown (unregistered) extensions, this will default to Text Document.
To save the file without appending a .txt extension, change this field to
say All Files.
This will save the file as is.

From: "Chris Jarvi [MSFT]"
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"Henry" wrote in message
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Thanks for response Bob. The reason the do is not removed by the
download manager is that I never downloaded one. Will just keep
removing the do extension
Thanks again for info.

On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 11:24:58 -0300, "AlmostBob"
wrote:

.do is appended to files in download by one of the download managers(help
me
out anyone I cant remember which), to enable the download manager to keep
track of files it is 'in charge' of. Usually the download manager removes
the
.do extension when it is finished. If you have a download manager
installed
check its settings, or if your ISP advertises itself as 'up to xx times
faster' check with them for the correct settings for the download manager

An email response if not expected but if desired remove
the uk at the end.

I never use IE or Outlook for security purposes prefer the
less targeted Netscape and Eudora. If I was to "register" the do
extension just what program would I register it too since I want to
execute the file like the exe extension does? When I look up the
extension exe in the file view list there is no information on where
it is directed or the edit button is greyed out so can not see what
file it refers too.


On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 08:05:33 -0400, "H Leboeuf"
wrote:

This is from a previous post. In this situation .txt was added to the
downloaded files.
Check your file type association it may be corrupt.

Quote

Download file, extension changed.

From: "Rick"

IE 5.5 and even 6.0, append a file extension to files types that are not
registered windows
file types. For example, a file with the following name 031803.BACT will get
renamed by the browser upon download to 031803.BACT.txt

Please note that Netscape's browser does not append the extension.
Workarounds available for this a

1.) Rename the file
2.) Register the file type
3.) Hide the file extensions for known file types

The ideal solution is to register the file type so the appending of the .txt
ceases from then
on. But this is a cumbersome process. Does anyone have an idea on how to
prevent this from happening by changing a setting or something?


An email response if not expected but if desired remove
the uk at the end.

I think that you have to start to look at the other extensions, (.exe, zip,
etc) and make sure they are set correctly. The .do extension in your case
would have to be set for all file types ( not a good way to go ) for example
xxx.zip.do you would need the .zip and the xxx.exe.do you would need the
tool to open .exe files etc...

You set this for each file type, e.g. for .zip
Explorer-View-Folder Options-File Types
Find the .zip association (may be WinZip File)
Edit, (or click Advanced on ME or XP) and check the "Confirm open
after download" box

The path to Folder Options may vary according to your operating
system. It may be:
Explorer-View-Folder Options
Explorer-Tools-Folder Options
Start-Settings-Folder Options
Start-Settings-Control Panel-Folder options.

Source: Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems

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"Henry" wrote in message
...
I never use IE or Outlook for security purposes prefer the
less targeted Netscape and Eudora. If I was to "register" the do
extension just what program would I register it too since I want to
execute the file like the exe extension does? When I look up the
extension exe in the file view list there is no information on where
it is directed or the edit button is greyed out so can not see what
file it refers too.


On Sun, 27 Jun 2004 08:05:33 -0400, "H Leboeuf"
wrote:

This is from a previous post. In this situation .txt was added to the
downloaded files.
Check your file type association it may be corrupt.

Quote

Download file, extension changed.

From: "Rick"

IE 5.5 and even 6.0, append a file extension to files types that are not
registered windows
file types. For example, a file with the following name 031803.BACT will
get
renamed by the browser upon download to 031803.BACT.txt

Please note that Netscape's browser does not append the extension.
Workarounds available for this a

1.) Rename the file
2.) Register the file type
3.) Hide the file extensions for known file types

The ideal solution is to register the file type so the appending of the
..txt
ceases from then
on. But this is a cumbersome process. Does anyone have an idea on how to
prevent this from happening by changing a setting or something?


An email response if not expected but if desired remove
the uk at the end.