Re: How can I change the file type?

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From: dusty (dusty_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/05/04


Date: Fri, 5 Nov 2004 07:51:01 -0800


"Ronnie Vernon MVP" wrote:

> a nonymous wrote:
> > "Kelly" <kelly@mvps.org> wrote
> >> Hi Dusty,
> >>
> >> Go to Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder Options/View and check your
> >> options under Managing pairs of Web pages and folders. This can
> >> also be handled via gpedit and/or the registry.
> >>
> >> --
> >> All the Best,
> >> Kelly
> >>
> >> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP-Shell/User
> >>
> >> "dusty" <dusty@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:C5112625-43E9-45B4-AAF9-C8675C88B7D2@microsoft.com...
> >>>
> >>> In internet explorer when I choose file>Save as...> a window appears
> >>> titled
> >>> Save Web Page.
> >>>
> >>> Within that window "Web Page,complete" appears in the Save as type
> >>> dropdown menu.
> >>> Is it possible to change "Web Page,complete" to "Web Page,HTML
> >>> only" as the first option that appears?
> >>> Any suggestions? Thank You.
> >
> > In SP1, Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder Options/View does not have
> > options under Managing pairs of Web pages and folders. Nor in
> > Internet Explorer/Tools/Internet Options/Advanced.
> >
> > In gpedit.msc, there used to be a setting "Manage Connected Items as
> > a Unit", but if you enabled that setting, then if you delete the html
> > file, it would automatically delete the html_files folder as well.
> >
> > There is a setting to _remove_ "Save As Web Page Complete".
> > This might make "Save As HTML" the default in the "Save as" dialog.
> >
> > In XP Pro,
> > Start
> > Run
> > gpedit.msc
> > Enter
> >
> > User Configuration
> > Administrative Templates
> > Windows Components
> > Internet Explorer
> > Browser Menus
> > File menu: Disable Save As Web Page Complete
>
> I tested this and that setting does remove the Web Page, Complete (*.htm
> *.html) and it also removes the Web Archive, single file (*.mht). It leaves
> the default selection as Web Page, HTML only (*.htm;*.html) which is exactly
> what the OP was looiking for. Thanks.
>
> --
>
> Ronnie Vernon
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Shell/User
>

 I thank all of you for your interest and your help.

 unfortunately I have the home edition and when i tried

 start...run...gpedit.msc...Enter

 I get a message "windows cannot find gpedit.msc"

 nonetheless your knowledge and help is appreciated.

    Thank you again,
                              Dusty



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