Solve the problem of downloading files and showing them as a web page or HTM in IDM
| Solve the problem of downloading files and showing them as a web page or HTM in IDM |
Internet Download Manager, abbreviated as IDM, is a program dedicated to managing and organizing file downloads from the Internet. IDM has several features that allow users to download files faster than traditional methods, and it is considered one of the most widely used programs in this field.
In some cases, we face the problem of not being able to download from the Internet Download Manager program. It is not a problem of the download being interrupted when the file reaches a certain percentage, which is one of the most common drawbacks of the IDM program. However, we will explain the steps to solve a problem that many people suffer from, which is the appearance of download files as a web page or htm file in the IDM program.
Reasons for the problem of files appearing as web page and HTM files in IDM:
- Incorrect browser settings
- Neglecting to update IDM and browsers
- Download link errors
- There are errors in the file.
- The file is large in size.
- Problem with the download site itself
After clicking on a link to download any file via IDM and the download window appears, the file icon should appear according to its type (video, audio, PDF document, Word document, compressed files, ISO file), but an error occurs and the file appears in a format other than its original format, and it often appears as a web page (browser icon) or as an htm file.
Regardless of the reasons, in this topic we provide you with steps to solve the problem of displaying download files and showing them as a web page or HTM pages in the conversion window of the Internet Download Manager program.
Solve the problem of downloading files and showing them as web pages and HTM files
The first method with us in the topic is very easy. All you have to do is right-click on the link to the file you want to download, and from the drop-down menu choose “Copy Link.”
After copying the file link, go to the IDM program and from the main interface, click on the + "Add url" sign, then paste the file link (the link will usually be pasted automatically) and then continue Ok
The program download window will appear. Continue to "Start Download".
After that, the file will be downloaded in its normal format according to its type. As you can see in the last image above, the file was recognized as a computer program and its icon appeared as an executable file, which is the original format of the file with the size. The icon did not appear as a web page or an htm file.
The above steps are the most commonly used methods if you face the problem of download files appearing as a web page or htm file in IDM.
The second method is to adjust the download settings in IDM.
From the program interface and from the top options bar, choose “Downloads” and from the drop-down menu, then “Options.”
A window will pop up, make sure to check all the browsers you are using so that they are compatible with the program, you can also add more browsers by clicking on "Add Browser"
Then check the third option "idm automatically start downloading of urls placed to clipboard" then Ok to save the changes
These were the steps to solve the problem of download files appearing as a web page in the Internet Download Manager program. Before starting the steps, it is best to update the browsers used and also update the program to the latest version.
The explanation is over. Good luck to everyone.