How to prevent Finder automatically uncompressing gzipped downloads?

Hi all,
When I download a gzipped file (e.g. tar.gz), Finder automatically gunzips it. I find this annoying. Any way to switch this behaviour off?

Hi, H-S T.
You've not stated how you are downloading the files. If I presume you mean via your Web browser, and that browser is Safari, then in in the Safari > Preferences > General tab, deselect (uncheck) Open "safe" files after downloading.
WIth Safari, this is an all-or-nothing proposition: deselect this option and no files downloaded with your browser will open automatically.
Other browsers, such as OmniWeb., permit you to select specific applications related to types of files that you wish to consider "safe."
If what I've outlined above does not describe your situation, please provide more details, i.e. how you are downloading the files, what browser you are using, etc.
Good luck!
Dr. Smoke
Author: Troubleshooting Mac® OS X

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