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Google Chrome

Prompt Where to Save Downloaded Files

SUMMARY: Have Google Chrome prompt you where to save downloaded files instead of placing them in a default location.

By default, Google Chrome places all downloaded files in a "Downloads" directory underneath the user's "Documents" folder.

While many people may find this location acceptable and appreciate Google Chrome downloading files immediately without an added dialog box, power users may wish to be prompted every time a file is to be downloaded. This way you can choose where to place each file, putting movies in one folder, games in another, and utilities in yet another folder, for example.

1. Click on the Tools button.

2. Select "Options".

3. When the "Google Chrome Options" dialog box appears, click the "Minor Tweaks" tab.

4. Underneath "Download Location", check "Ask where to save each file before downloading".

Configuring Google Chrome to prompt before downloading files

5. Click "Close" on the "Google Chrome Options" dialog box to close it.

This tip is for a BETA version of Google Chrome. Information and screenshots are subject to change.