How to Change Download Location in Internet Explorer
Are you tired of Internet Explorer automatically saving your downloads to a default location? Do you want to organize your files more efficiently and have quick access to them? Changing the download location in Internet Explorer is a simple process that can help you manage your files better. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to change the download location in Internet Explorer on both Windows and Mac operating systems.
Step 1: Open Internet Explorer
First, open Internet Explorer on your computer. You can do this by clicking on the Internet Explorer icon on your desktop or searching for it in the Start menu.
Step 2: Access Internet Options
Once Internet Explorer is open, click on the gear icon located in the upper-right corner of the window. This will open the Settings menu. From the dropdown menu, select “Internet Options.”
Step 3: Navigate to the General Tab
In the Internet Options window, you will see several tabs at the top. Click on the “General” tab to access the download settings.
Step 4: Modify the Download Location
On the General tab, you will find a section labeled “Temporary Internet Files and History.” Click on the “Settings” button next to it. This will open the Temporary Internet Files and History Settings window.
In this window, click on the “View Files” button to open the Temporary Internet Files folder. Now, navigate to the “Download” folder within this directory.
To change the download location, you will need to create a new folder where you want your downloads to be saved. Once you have created the new folder, right-click on the folder and select “Properties.” In the Properties window, click on the “Location” tab.
Here, you can specify the new path for your download location by entering the folder’s path in the “Location” field. Click “OK” to save the changes.
Step 5: Update the Internet Explorer Settings
Now, go back to the Internet Options window and click on the “Apply” button. This will update the settings for Internet Explorer.
Step 6: Set the New Download Location
Finally, go back to the “General” tab in the Internet Options window. Under the “Browsing history” section, click on the “Settings” button.
In the “Downloads” section, select the new folder you created as the download location. Click “OK” to save the changes.
Step 7: Test the New Download Location
Close all open Internet Explorer windows and reopen the browser. Try downloading a file to verify that the new download location is working correctly.
By following these steps, you can easily change the download location in Internet Explorer and have a more organized and accessible file management system.
