Stopping Quicktime opening MP3 files in IE8 on Vista

When I updated to iTunes version 9, Quicktime was also updated to version 7.6.4
Now, whenever I click on a link to an mp3 file in IE8, it opens in a new browser in Quicktime, and, as I do not have and do not want Quicktime pro, I am unable to save the file. This is a real pain, as I cannot download the mp3 file. An example of this is the Snickers website, which uses Flash, so there is no option to click on the link and "save target as" and clicking on a download link just opens the file in a new IE8 browser in Quicktime. At present, MP3s are associated with iTunes, which is what I want. I have tried what has been suggested elsewhere and changed this association to Windows Media Player and then back to iTunes, but this has not helped. I have tried disabling the Quicktime IE 8 plugin, but this just opens a browser with a message telling me that the plug-in is disabled.
Please can anyone tell me how to stop Quicktime doing this and allow the files to be saved?
Many Thanks
Mark
Version information:
Quicktime Player 7.6.4 (518.35)
Quicktime 7.6.4 (1327.73)
Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18828

Thanks for your reply.
The link is:
http://www.getsomenuts.tv/?gclid=CIn8zfT_550CFdBb4wodjmKFLw#/downloads/
BUT... the site checks you are not a kid (don't worry, it's not an adult site, just a MR T themed Mars Snickers Bar site), so this link will probably take you to an enter your age page. If that happens, you will need to enter your age, then select More from the menu and then select loud and proud.
Once on the downloads page then select any of the sound bites.
Thanks again for your help
Mark

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