How can I get my media player to open when clicking an .MP3 link in Internet Explorer?
It used to do this, but now it just starts downloading the file before playing it.
Edit – None of the suggestions work. The Media Player is and has always been associated with .MP3 files. I did install iTunes to access the Apple Developer Network, and I believe that's the point where it stopped working, however, .MP3 files are still associated with Media Player. I can find no reason under the sun for the file to just start downloading instead of opening when clicking an .MP3 link. Perhaps it's the server that doesn't stream the content? It should as it is in HTTP link.
Edit – IE8
Best Answer
Previous answers are just flitting around the problem. Go back into your filetypes list:
Browse to MP3, then select Advanced. Then make sure "Confirm open after download" is selected. Hopefully, your prompt will come up again. From there, you can choose to open or save the MP3 file again.
You'd probably want to first unselect "Always ask before opening this type of file" before you select Open. That way, it'll remember your Open action and stop asking for the prompt again.
Of course, if you ever change your mind, you can go back re-check the "Confirm open after download" checkbox in File Types.