Can't download .zip files

When downloading from file sharing sites, I can't download .zip files. Downloading other compressed files such as .rar is automatic upon clicking on the file. How do I change the settings to include .zip files. Thanks

Below is a link I uploaded myself. It is a few random songs I zipped and uploaded to the file sharing service Hotfile. When I attempt to go to the link myself, safari will not open the page and it also will not auto download the file as it does with other compressed files such as .rar. If I compress the file in .rar format or simply upload an MP3 to Hotfile or Rapidshare, I can click on the link and it automatically downloads.
Link http://hotfile.com/dl/48619201/97e4208/Archive_2.zip.html

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