Safari for Windows

Choose Where Files Are Downloaded

SUMMARY: Configure Safari for Windows to download files to another folder besides the 'My Documents' folder.

When you download files from the Internet via Safari for Windows, files are normally placed in your "My Documents" folder. If you'd rather place files elsewhere by default, do the following:

1. Press the general Safari settings menu button near the top-right of the browser (it looks like a gear).

2. Select "Preferences" from the pop-up menu.

Or, press Ctrl + , to open the Preferences window.

3. The "Preferences" window appears. Select "General" if it is not already selected.

4. Next to "Save Downloaded files to", click the pull-down and select "Other".

Choosing to save downloaded files from Safari for Windows to another location

5. A "Browse for Folder" dialog box appears. Choose where to save the file on your computer and click "OK".

6. Click the "X" at the top-right of the "Preferences" window to close it.

This tip was written for Safari 4.0 on a Windows XP machine. Information and screenshots may differ between versions / operating systems.

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