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When I right-click on a file to save it, Firefox saves it to my download folder without letting me choose the desination. Can I get round this?

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When I save a file (by right-clicking) when using Internet Explorer, I am allowed to choose the destination folder. However, when I use my default Firefox browser (again by right-clicking), it simply saves the file in my downloads folder without allowing me to choose the destination. Why does this happen and is there anything I can do to save a file using Firefox and choose the destination where I save it? (My OS is Windows Vista) Maureen McIntosh

When I save a file (by right-clicking) when using Internet Explorer, I am allowed to choose the destination folder. However, when I use my default Firefox browser (again by right-clicking), it simply saves the file in my downloads folder without allowing me to choose the destination. Why does this happen and is there anything I can do to save a file using Firefox and choose the destination where I save it? (My OS is Windows Vista) Maureen McIntosh

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Hi,

Please try this: Tools (Alt + T) > Options > General, enable Always ask me where to save files.

Options > General

All about Tools > Options

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Isisombululo esiKhethiweyo

Hi,

Please try this: Tools (Alt + T) > Options > General, enable Always ask me where to save files.

Options > General

All about Tools > Options

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Brilliant ! Thank you very much !

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You are welcome :)