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Windows Vista Vista's Default Download Folder

Discussion in 'Legacy Windows' started by tarheelfan001, 2007/04/14.

  1. 2007/04/14
    tarheelfan001

    tarheelfan001 Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Is there a way to change Vista's default download folder?

    I would like it to be windows "desktop" as my default download folder.

    I am tired of having to change it constantly in the window that appears asking where I want to save my download(s).

    Thanks, Tarheelfan001
     
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  2. 2007/04/14
    Arie

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    As I've said before: downloading to the desktop is a bad idea!

    The desktop is part of your user profile, and as such, all files placed on your desktop increase the size of your user profile. This in turn increases the load time for your profile.

    Also, if your profile gets corrupted (and they do from time to time, read these forums), you've now lost all your downloaded files.

    So, download to a separate folder on your hard drive, and if you want quick access, create a shortcut to the folder & place that on your desktop.

    Oh, if you change the download location in your browser (when saving a download), this will be remembered the next time.
     
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  4. 2007/04/15
    uhaligani

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    It's easily don in Vista. Right click the download folder ( in user/ "your account" ) and select properties. Now select the "Location" tab. You can then write in whatever path you wish. IE will then recognise that path. (Firefox will not - it needs its own cutomising)
     
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  5. 2007/04/15
    tarheelfan001

    tarheelfan001 Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Thanks

    Thanks Arie and Uhaligani for your advise and info on this subject and question.

    Tarheelfan001
     
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  6. 2007/05/04
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    Thanks for the good advise about location of downloads.

    Marvin
     
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