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How can I enable downloads for Windows Server 2008? By default when I try to download something with internet explorer the download is blocked.

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This is quite ambiguous. We need more info please – Jacob Feb 10 '11 at 14:16
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Go to Server Manager > Configure IE ESC (under Security Information) and disable Internet Explorer Enhanced Configuration for administrators.

Alternatively (and probably safer) is to either download from a workstation and save it to a share on the server or add the site in question to the trusted sites temporarily/permanently, depending on how often you'll be returning.

I generally proxy Web surfing on my servers with a set whitelist for various updates (like WSUS, Java, or whatever else is required).

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+1 for the response. Especially downloading to a workstation and moving via a share - keep browsing off the server if possible. – ITHedgeHog Feb 10 '11 at 14:21
Pretty picture courtesy of Chris S. – gravyface Feb 10 '11 at 14:30
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