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Resolved Can't specify download folder destination?

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    When downloading a file in Win7 the only choices I have is Open or Save and there doesn't seem to be a SaveAs or any other way to sometimes specifiy/change or browse from the default "Download" folder like I had in XP.

    I don't want to change the general default but I would like to occasionally direct the download to a different folder.

    Is that possible?

    I'm using Win7x64 Pro
     
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Hi Rob. What browser are you using to download files from the Internet with?
     
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    Evan,

    Oops: I fouled up. I mainly use my XP-Pro computer for emails, downloads and stuff (the Win7 is my trading computer.)

    I use FF 32 but I also have IE8.
     
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    Evan Omo

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    Just so I am clear are we dealing with your Windows XP system or Windows 7 computer that you are inquiring about?
     
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    Evan,

    Sorry for the confusion.

    Never mind, I have solved the problem.

    Even tho I can't redirect the Download (same in XP or Win7 using IE or FF) I found that if I Open/View the doc first I can then select the File > Save As to redirect the save.

    Thanks,
    Rob
     
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    I've been following this thread. Thank you for the update and the solution. Glad you resolved it.
     
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    Evan Omo

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    Alright well thanks for letting me know. :)
     
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    jst go to "documents" folder u'll get the download folders there.
     
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    LEEKYM

    Thanks for the reply
     
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