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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows Vista and 7 => Topic started by: Joey_Marie on December 21, 2007, 09:49:29 PM

Title: Automatic Download
Post by: Joey_Marie on December 21, 2007, 09:49:29 PM

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.

Title: Re: Automatic Download
Post by: Broni on December 21, 2007, 10:10:11 PM

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

Title: Re: Automatic Download
Post by: seals5091 on December 22, 2007, 08:57:14 AM

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)

Title: Re: Automatic Download
Post by: patio on December 22, 2007, 09:00:01 AM

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...

Title: Re: Automatic Download
Post by: Broni on December 22, 2007, 11:00:15 AM

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.

Title: Re: Automatic Download
Post by: SuperDave on December 22, 2007, 08:15:22 PM

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.

Title: Re: Automatic Download
Post by: Broni on December 22, 2007, 09:01:08 PM

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

Title: Re: Automatic Download
Post by: Joey_Marie on December 23, 2007, 06:27:42 PM

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.

Title: Re: Automatic Download
Post by: Broni on December 23, 2007, 08:24:41 PM

Hmmm....when I click on "Save" button, it gives me this:
 
(http://209.85.48.8/228/109/upload/p3505579.gif)

Title: Re: Automatic Download
Post by: mcf747 on December 24, 2007, 12:12:59 AM

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

Title: Re: Automatic Download
Post by: Broni on December 24, 2007, 09:19:01 AM

My screenshot is from Vista, and IE7.

Title: Re: Automatic Download
Post by: MADMM on December 24, 2007, 10:45:49 AM

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

Title: Re: Automatic Download
Post by: patio on December 24, 2007, 10:51:21 AM

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

And Welcome Aboard !

Title: Re: Automatic Download
Post by: SuperDave on December 24, 2007, 05:50:32 PM

Quote from: Broni on December 22, 2007, 09:01:08 PM

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.