How do I open file from internet?

[servant119b]

Normally when downloading a file (that was sent to me as an attachment in an e-mail) I get a prompt asking if I want to save the file, or open it straight to an application. And then there is a little check-box that asks if I want to make it do this every time. This time I chose to save it to my computer rather then open it upon downloading, and now I no longer get that prompt as to whether I want to save it or open it in an application. Now it just saves it every time with no option to open it as well.

How do I get that prompt back? I've searched on the internet and can't find my answer. It's frustrating that something so simple can evade me.

I'm using Lion.

 

[vansmith]

Which email client are you using? Mail doesn't have a dialog with a checkbox but I believe Thunderbird might. If it is Thunderbird you're using, go to Thunderbird > Preferences > Attachments > make sure "Always ask me where to save files" is selected.