Unable to download files from internet explorer

Hi guys,

I have the Sony Vaio VGN-FZ21Z with Vista Home Premium. Recently whenever i try to download files from the internet it brings up a box saying do you want to open, save or cancel. I have tried both open and save, it does sometimes ask me if i want to run it and i press run. It then act as though its tryng to download the file, it then goes off once downloaded and never does anything else. Its sending me nuts as i have tried everything. I tried a system restore as i thought id done something i shouldnt have, ive tried deleting all temporary files and ive just got to the point now where i have ran out of ideas and need help!!

If anyone can advise me with what else i can try then anyones advise is more than welcome!!

Thank you

 

have you tried reinstalling the browser, or switching browsers alltogether?

 

No as i didnt think that would make any difference but ill give it a try if anyone else has any suggestions please make them as this problem is making me soooo stressed lol Thanks guys and thanks whizzo for your help