Downloading a File with a Space in the File Name Converts the Space to _20 (250735)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows 98 Second Edition
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 for Windows 98
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 98
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q250735 SYMPTOMS
When you use Microsoft Internet Explorer to download a file that has a space in the file name, the space in the file name changes to _20. For example, if you download Test program.exe, the file name becomes Test_20program.exe.
WORKAROUND
To work around this behavior, rename the file after you download it.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 12/5/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kbprb KB250735 |
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