The .asx Files Are Automatically Downloaded to the Desktop (276473)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Media Player for Macintosh 6.3
This article was previously published under Q276473

SYMPTOMS

When you click a Web link for an active stream redirector (.asx) file, the file is automatically downloaded to your computer's desktop and you are not prompted to change the location.

CAUSE

This behavior may occur because the .asx files are downloaded to the computer's hard drive in the default download location specified in the Internet settings in Control Panel.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, you can change the current location where these files are saved. This location is set in the browser settings. To change the default location, perform the following steps:

  1. Click Control Panel.
  2. Click Internet.
  3. Click Web.
  4. Change the download files setting to the location where you want the files saved.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

Microsoft Product Support Services does not provide Technical support for Windows Media Player 6.3 for Macintosh. You can receive peer support, find answers, and share information at the Windows Media Player for Macintosh newsgroup located at:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/community/newsgroups/WindowsMedia/default.mspx?dg=microsoft.public.windowsmedia.player.mac

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:7/27/2006
Keywords:kbenv kbprb KB276473
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