Automatic Download

[Joey_Marie]

I just got Vista, which, might I add, I hate passionately, and somehow, whenever I go to download a file off the internet, like a .zip folder for instance, it automatically downloads to some random folder that I can never find, no matter how hard I search my computer for it. It's under something like "Internet Files" or something, I'm not sure. I've tried searching the site, but I have no clue what I'm looking for.

Thanks in advance to anyone that can help me out.

[Broni]

We need to know what browser you're using in order to help you. Windows version doesn't matter in this case.

[seals5091]

I have the same problem... Using Internet Explorer.... 7? I think.  Downloads to the downloads folder (or where ever I have been downloading to last)

[patio]

In Firefox it's Tools/Options/Downloads/Download Folder...this can be changed to anything you want...

Haven't looked at IE for 5 years so someone else will have to chime in...

[Broni]

I don't use IE, either, but I did some search, and unless someone knows the better way, it appears, that you can permanently change IE default download directory only through registry edit:
http://pcs.suite101.com/article.cfm/ie_default_download_location
Of course, on the other hand, when you click on "Save", then "Save As" window will open, and you can specify where you want your file to be downloaded.

[SuperDave]

Broni, that is correct. There is nothing in tools to change where your dl goes but the user is always asked where to save it.

[Broni]

SuperDave
I assume, you use IE...Does it always "propose" to save into the same folder, where you directed it last time?

[Joey_Marie]

Sorry, I've been so busy what with the holidays going on lately. But yes, I use IE, and no, it doesn't propose where to save, it just does.

[Broni]

Hmmm....when I click on "Save" button, it gives me this:
 

[mcf747]

I havent had too much experence with Vista but from my experence IE7 in Vista automatically by default saves in the "downloads" folder.

[Broni]

My screenshot is from Vista, and IE7.

[MADMM]

I've got the same problem, only I use AOL Explorer instead of IE. Anyone know how to fix that?

[patio]

AOL runs on IE...try Broni's suggestion above...

And Welcome Aboard !

[SuperDave]

SuperDave
I assume, you use IE...Does it always "propose" to save into the same folder, where you directed it last time?

If I left it alone, it probably would save to the Downloads folder but I also download a lot of Midi files which goes into a different folder.