Instruct browser to download multimedia files rather than display them - Here is a useful method for delivering multimedia file downloads to your users. Typically, browsers will attempt to play or stream such files when direct links are clicked. With this method, provide a link to a multimedia file and a dialogue box will provide users the choice of saving the file or opening it.
# instruct browser to download multimedia files AddType application/octet-stream .avi AddType application/octet-stream .mpg AddType application/octet-stream .wmv AddType application/octet-stream .mp3