Downloads- Files, Browser

The Internet browser you use when downloading a file can determine where the file is saved. Most browsers save a file to a Downloads folder in your User profile folder on your computer. When this shortcut key combination is pressed, a downloads tab or window shown below appears. In the Internet browser options or settings, you can find where your download files are saved.

You can then change that download location or leave it alone. To access your downloads outside the browser, press the Windows key , type Downloads , and then press Enter.

In some cases, when you download a file, you may see a pop-up dialog box asking if you want to Save the file or Run the file. If you select the Save option, you can specify where to save the file, including the desktop , Documents folder , or any other location. You can also find your Downloads folder in any File Explorer window. Or, as pictured below, you can click the File Explorer icon on your Taskbar. In your File Explorer window, navigate to your Downloads folder using the shortcut in the left pane or by clicking Downloads under other headings, such as Frequent Folders.

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To change the name of a PDF file you want to download, right-click the download link and select Save As. However, downloading a PDF is still possible. By default, Google Chrome opens a PDF file in the browser window instead of saving it to the downloads folder.

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