How to enable downloads in Internet Explorer 7

Select Internet Options

Open Internet Explorer, click Tools in the menu bar, then select Internet Options

 

Select Custom Level

From the Internet Options pop-up window, click the Security tab, Click Internet (looks like a globe), check [X] Enable Protected Mode, then click the Custom level… button.

 

Security Settings enable File Downloads

In the Security Settings pop-up window, scroll down the settings field until you reach Downloads > File download. Click the (*) Enable radio button, then click OK

 

Restart I. E.

Close all related pop-up windows and restart Internet Explorer. You should now be able to download files.
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