Default download folder

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Doug

Hi People,
Starting a couple of days ago, every time I initiate a
download, I don't get asked where to save the file. It
immediately starts downloading to a Temp folder, deep
within Documents and Settings. How can I be prompted for
the download folder?

Regards
 
Hi Doug,

To get the download dialog box, enable the "confirm open after download"
option for that filetype:

Click "Start" -> "Program Files" -> "Windows Explorer"

Then click "Tools" -> "Folder Options".

Change to the "File Type" tabs.

Scroll down to locate the file type. Highlight the filetype (example :"PPT
Microsoft PowerPoint Presentation") and click the "Advanced" button.

Then check the option "confirm open after download".

Also, set the "NoSelectDownloadDir" to "0"
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Hi People,
Starting a couple of days ago, every time I initiate a
download, I don't get asked where to save the file. It
immediately starts downloading to a Temp folder, deep
within Documents and Settings. How can I be prompted for
the download folder?

Regards
 
-----Original Message-----
Hi People,
Starting a couple of days ago, every time I initiate a
download, I don't get asked where to save the file. It
immediately starts downloading to a Temp folder, deep
within Documents and Settings. How can I be prompted for
the download folder?

Regards


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Right-click the link and choose 'Save As...'
 
You set this for each file type, e.g. for .zip
Explorer-View-Folder Options-File Types
Find the .zip association (may be WinZip File)
Edit, (or click Advanced on ME or XP) and check the "Confirm open
after download" box

The path to Folder Options may vary according to your operating
system. It may be:
Explorer-View-Folder Options
Explorer-Tools-Folder Options
Start-Settings-Folder Options
Start-Settings-Control Panel-Folder options.

Source: Alan Edwards, MS MVP W95/98 Systems
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