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If you need to force a visitor to download a file from your website (not display it in their browser or MIME associated application) you can send additional HTTP headers to do just that.
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Response.AddHeader("Content-Disposition","attachment;\r\nfilename=filename.ext")

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This is very useful when it comes to common file extensions, including .doc, .txt and .html that will all display in the client\'s browser without intervention.

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07-30-2002, 02:07 PM

Derek Stone

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Active Server Pages (ASP) - Force File Download

If you need to force a visitor to download a file from your website (not display it in their browser or MIME associated application) you can send additional HTTP headers to do just that.

Code:

Response.AddHeader("Content-Disposition","attachment;
filename=filename.ext")

This is very useful when it comes to common file extensions, including .doc, .txt and .html that will all display in the client's browser without intervention.

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