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    How to change IE7 default download folder?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by doudou66_2008, Jun 23, 2008.

  1. doudou66_2008

    doudou66_2008 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am using Vista. However I want to change the default download folder. I have tried following method:



    "Start Regedit by going to Start > Run type in Regedit in the little box that opens up, then hit the Enter key and then navigate to:

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\ Internet Explorer

    Change the value of the string Download Directory to the new path you want to assign as IE's Default Download directory"




    However, I couldn't find the string "Download Directory" on my computer. Is there anything wrong with my computer?
     
    doudou66_2008, Jun 23, 2008
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  2. tumnasgt

    tumnasgt Notebook Evangelist

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    IE doesn't have a default download folder as far as I know, it just asks each time. If you want to have a default download folder, use a 3rd party browser, such as Firefox or Safari.
     
    tumnasgt, Jun 23, 2008
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  3. Silas Awaketh

    Silas Awaketh Notebook Deity

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    I just selected the download folder the first time I downloaded something off it (Opera actually :D), and it's been the same since.
     
    Silas Awaketh, Jun 23, 2008
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    Icewalker Notebook Consultant

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    Icewalker, Jun 23, 2008
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  5. Tranquility

    Tranquility Notebook Consultant

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    It's right here:

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    Of course, that's in XP and I just noticed you're in Vista. Might be the same.
     
    Tranquility, Jun 23, 2008
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