You can configure Windows to open downloaded files automatically when the download is complete, saving you the time of opening the file yourself. The trick is to set the download file type (zip for example) to open automatically in the Folder Options dialog box. Open Windows Explorer, click on View (Win9x) or Tools (WinMe), Folder Options, and click the File Types tab. In the list, find the download file type you're looking for, click to select it, and click the Edit button (Win9x) or Advanced (WinMe). Uncheck the Confirm Open After Download box and click OK. The next time you download a file of this type, Windows will automatically open the file when the download completes. These tips can be a good choice for several file types, such as image or audio.
Note: Be careful about choosing which files to set up for automatic running. MS Office, for example, can contain macro viruses that could be spread when they are opened. It's best to save those kinds of documents first, and then scan them with your anti-virus software before opening them.
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