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Jackman100
3 years agoNew member | Level 2
Download Directory
How do I change the Dropbox default download directory? Dropbox always immediately downloads to my computer's Downloads directory although my browser is set to "always ask". I would prefer Dropbox ...
- 3 years ago
Jackman100 wrote:
If I download a single file it downloads immediately to my computer's Download directory, and opens the file in a new browser tab.
That will happen if you have the browser set to open that particular file type in the browser, such as how I have that set for PDF files.
Jackman100
New member | Level 2
Interesting. I've been using Firefox. If I download multiple files Dropbox creates a ZIP file and asks me where I want to save it. If I download a single file it downloads immediately to my computer's Download directory, and opens the file in a new browser tab. I've never seen similar Firefox actions on any other site. I'll try again using Edge and see what happens.
Rich
3 years agoSuper User II
Jackman100 wrote:
If I download a single file it downloads immediately to my computer's Download directory, and opens the file in a new browser tab.
That will happen if you have the browser set to open that particular file type in the browser, such as how I have that set for PDF files.
- Jackman1003 years agoNew member | Level 2
Thanks for the info! Right above the "Applications" section is the "Downloads" section in which I had selected "Always Ask". I thought this overrode the individual "Applications", but that must not be the case. I've made changes in Settings accordingly. Thanks again for your help!
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