Setting on server to download a file instead of displaying it

Question

Hi, My server for some reason displays .AIR file inside the browser, but I want to have it downloaded. How can I do this?

Answer 1

Set the Content-Disposition header of the HTTP response to attachment, if necessary along with a filename.

Answer 2

Thanks, but I think this is the best solution - Setting the correct MIME type: http://blogs.adobe.com/ashutosh/2009/02/setting_the_correct_mime_type.html

Answer 3

In your server’s .htaccess (if it is an Apache) add the following line to trigger the download dialog:

AddType application/octet-stream .air

If you want the user’s browser let decide what to do, use the type @Mike has recommended:

AddType application/vnd.adobe.air-application-installer-package+zip .air