Firefox: Change the Default Download File Location
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Created: Sep 29, 2006 Updated: Oct 01, 2006
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By default, mozilla firefox saves downloaded files to the user's desktop. This is how to change the location where firefox saves downloaded files.
I do not like to clutter up my desktop with stuff. I like to place all my downloaded files into a downloads folder. Here is how to change the default location for downloaded files.
1. Open Filefox
2. Click the Tools Menu
3. Click Options
4. Click Downloads tab
5. Under Download Folder browse to the folder you want firefox to use or select Ask me where to save every file
6. Click OK
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