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How can I get Firefox to let me decide where I want a download to go

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stoher9
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I just installed Firefox. With IE I could direct my downloads to an external hard drive. Firefox doesn't give me any options and just downloads to the Firefox download file. I save all my downloads and updates to an external drive so in the event of a crash I can reload my computer without using the internet. Is there some way to get Firefox to let me direct these downloads?

I just installed Firefox. With IE I could direct my downloads to an external hard drive. Firefox doesn't give me any options and just downloads to the Firefox download file. I save all my downloads and updates to an external drive so in the event of a crash I can reload my computer without using the internet. Is there some way to get Firefox to let me direct these downloads?

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You can adjust this in the Firefox options. Follow these steps:

  1. Open the Firefox options
  2. Go to the General tab
  3. Select Ask me where to save files

Please report back soon.

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Wesley Branton
Wesley Branton
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Chosen Solution

You can adjust this in the Firefox options. Follow these steps:

  1. Open the Firefox options
  2. Go to the General tab
  3. Select Ask me where to save files

Please report back soon.

stoher9
stoher9 Question owner
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That works. Thanks