What file type?
If it is only .exe files, then read on and see if this is relevant:
(This is not supposed to affect IE4 but it is possible)
You may have an invalid plugin.
Netscape-Style Plug-ins Do Not Work After Upgrading Internet Explorer
[Q303401]
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;303401
Remove the plugin with Regedit.exe
Start-Run-Regedit.exe
Navigate down to this key and remove it, after exporting it as a
normal safety precaution.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet
Explorer\Plugins\Extension\.exe
If that key exists, then you will see what plugin has been installed.
The key does not normally exist.
...Alan
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Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems
In microsoft.public.inetexplorer.ie4, "jason jenney"
Post by jason jenneyevery time i try to download a file from online a
white screen pops up with a small icon in the upper]
right hand corner like it cannot load. but i can
download text files