force browsers to download html file

hi i have a html file on a linux hosting (gddy). I need to create a link when people click it to download the html file. it works in chrome what i have now: <a href="[login to view URL]" download>download report</a> but it does not work in FF or IE latest versions I need a solution ASAP!!!! Paying 80$ for this easy one but i really need it fast. Payment to be released once solution is tested.