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

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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?

Isisombululo esikhethiwe

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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Isisombululo Esikhethiwe

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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That works. Thanks