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HTML for File Downloads on a Webpage?

What is the HTML for putting a link on your webpage that will opt a download of a file?:confused:

well what file extension is it? becuase files like .zip and .exe will auto promp if they are linked

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well thats the probably...i dont know how to link the files to be downloaded. But its in .mov format (video).

can do it with php :/
http://www.webxpertz.net/forums/faq.php?faq=wxfaq_3_3#faq_wxfaq_3_3_3

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All you have to do is use a normal link like you do to your pages or other sites:

Code:

<a href="movie.mpg">Link</a>

I'd suggest doing it like this:

Code:

<a href="TargetFile.mov">Click Here</a>

And then putting "richt click ==> save target as next to it."
Works like a dream erverytime for me.

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how can u know? is it absolutely nessecary that it isnt loaded in the browser?

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I wouldnt mind if it was played in the browswer but i dont know how to set that up exactly...

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Originally posted by dncwithmatt
I wouldnt mind if it was played in the browswer but i dont know how to set that up exactly...

You don't set anything up unless you embed the actual file into your page. What we're discussing right now is a link to a file. Now, some browsers will download and play the file (after you click the link) in the same browser window. This behavior is totally up to the browser and the settings set for that browser by the user.

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I don't think anybody has figured out how to embed movies across browsers with being standards-friendly anyways.