Thank you for the response. As you can tell, I basically don't know what I'm
doing when in the registry. I can enter a new string value and call it
Dowload Directory but how do I enter the path. I tried putting the correct
path in the Data column, but that didn't work. I also don't know what the
[called as REG_SZ] is about. Thanks for your patience. Paul.
Alan Edwards said:You are not meant to see "Type" in Win98.
Don't add a key. The instructions did not say that.
"If the entry is not found, create a new String Value named Download
Directory and set the data accordingly. Quit Registry Editor and
Restart Windows"
....Alan
Alan Edwards said:Once you create the string value called Download Directory, (it will
appear under Name), you enter the path by either double clicking that
string or right-clicking it and selecting Modify. The data will go in
the Data column if you do that.
Ignore the reference to REG_SZ. That is not for Win98 and that is why
I removed it from the quoted instructions in my last response.
If in any doubt, supply the exact path and I can show you another
method of creating the data.
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
Thank you for the response. As you can tell, I basically don't know what I'm
doing when in the registry. I can enter a new string value and call it
Dowload Directory but how do I enter the path. I tried putting the correct
path in the Data column, but that didn't work. I also don't know what the
[called as REG_SZ] is about. Thanks for your patience. Paul.
Alan Edwards said:You are not meant to see "Type" in Win98.
Don't add a key. The instructions did not say that.
"If the entry is not found, create a new String Value named Download
Directory and set the data accordingly. Quit Registry Editor and
Restart Windows"
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Sat, 1 Oct 2005 06:59:02 -0700, Bassey
Hi there,
I actually found the link below while searching for info. on this. However,
my problem is that when I go to the current user\software\microsoft\internet
explorer and hilite internet explorer, I don't see "Type", only "Name" and
"Data." I tried entering a key called Download Directory unde Name and
entering the path under Data, but it didn't work. I'm using Windows 98SE. Any
help will be much welcomed and appreciated!
Paul.
:
Hi there,
How to change Internet Explorer default Download Directory?
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/IEFAQ.htm#Download_dir
--
HTH
Venkatesh
message Was wondering how to change the default save file location when
Downloading
from the internet. Everytime I click to download something it wants to
save
it to the temp folder. I would like to change this location. Thanks for
your
time
TIA
Marcus
Looks like I had it right the first time but didn't include the quotes. OK,
so I got the Download Directory there and it's value ("c:\..."), but IE is
still defaulting to My Pictures. Is my Download Directory in the correct
spot, i.e. I just click on Internet Explorer and added it there (and not in a
sub-directory). There is a sub-directory under Internet Explorer called
Download...should it perhaps go there?
Paul.
Alan Edwards said:Once you create the string value called Download Directory, (it will
appear under Name), you enter the path by either double clicking that
string or right-clicking it and selecting Modify. The data will go in
the Data column if you do that.
Ignore the reference to REG_SZ. That is not for Win98 and that is why
I removed it from the quoted instructions in my last response.
If in any doubt, supply the exact path and I can show you another
method of creating the data.
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
Thank you for the response. As you can tell, I basically don't know what I'm
doing when in the registry. I can enter a new string value and call it
Dowload Directory but how do I enter the path. I tried putting the correct
path in the Data column, but that didn't work. I also don't know what the
[called as REG_SZ] is about. Thanks for your patience. Paul.
:
You are not meant to see "Type" in Win98.
Don't add a key. The instructions did not say that.
"If the entry is not found, create a new String Value named Download
Directory and set the data accordingly. Quit Registry Editor and
Restart Windows"
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Sat, 1 Oct 2005 06:59:02 -0700, Bassey
Hi there,
I actually found the link below while searching for info. on this. However,
my problem is that when I go to the current user\software\microsoft\internet
explorer and hilite internet explorer, I don't see "Type", only "Name" and
"Data." I tried entering a key called Download Directory unde Name and
entering the path under Data, but it didn't work. I'm using Windows 98SE. Any
help will be much welcomed and appreciated!
Paul.
:
Hi there,
How to change Internet Explorer default Download Directory?
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/IEFAQ.htm#Download_dir
--
HTH
Venkatesh
message Was wondering how to change the default save file location when
Downloading
from the internet. Everytime I click to download something it wants to
save
it to the temp folder. I would like to change this location. Thanks for
your
time
TIA
Marcus
Alan Edwards said:The Download Directory is for general downloads you click on. I
suspect if you are getting My Pictures, then you are talking about
something different. Are you talking about using "Save Picture As.."
instead? That will default to My Pictures.
No, Download Directory should not go anywhere else.
The article you read is correct. It should be exactly where it says.
It must not be in a sub-key or it will be ignored.(They are not
directories in the Registry, but keys and sub-keys and values)
I am surprised you did not have it there in the first place.
It shows in every computer I have, no matter if XP, Win98 or Win ME.
What happens if you download a .zip file?
Is the prompt you get showing your preferred download directory?
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
Looks like I had it right the first time but didn't include the quotes. OK,
so I got the Download Directory there and it's value ("c:\..."), but IE is
still defaulting to My Pictures. Is my Download Directory in the correct
spot, i.e. I just click on Internet Explorer and added it there (and not in a
sub-directory). There is a sub-directory under Internet Explorer called
Download...should it perhaps go there?
Paul.
Alan Edwards said:Once you create the string value called Download Directory, (it will
appear under Name), you enter the path by either double clicking that
string or right-clicking it and selecting Modify. The data will go in
the Data column if you do that.
Ignore the reference to REG_SZ. That is not for Win98 and that is why
I removed it from the quoted instructions in my last response.
If in any doubt, supply the exact path and I can show you another
method of creating the data.
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Sat, 8 Oct 2005 07:35:02 -0700, Bassey
Thank you for the response. As you can tell, I basically don't know what I'm
doing when in the registry. I can enter a new string value and call it
Dowload Directory but how do I enter the path. I tried putting the correct
path in the Data column, but that didn't work. I also don't know what the
[called as REG_SZ] is about. Thanks for your patience. Paul.
:
You are not meant to see "Type" in Win98.
Don't add a key. The instructions did not say that.
"If the entry is not found, create a new String Value named Download
Directory and set the data accordingly. Quit Registry Editor and
Restart Windows"
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Sat, 1 Oct 2005 06:59:02 -0700, Bassey
Hi there,
I actually found the link below while searching for info. on this. However,
my problem is that when I go to the current user\software\microsoft\internet
explorer and hilite internet explorer, I don't see "Type", only "Name" and
"Data." I tried entering a key called Download Directory unde Name and
entering the path under Data, but it didn't work. I'm using Windows 98SE. Any
help will be much welcomed and appreciated!
Paul.
:
Hi there,
How to change Internet Explorer default Download Directory?
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/IEFAQ.htm#Download_dir
--
HTH
Venkatesh
message Was wondering how to change the default save file location when
Downloading
from the internet. Everytime I click to download something it wants to
save
it to the temp folder. I would like to change this location. Thanks for
your
time
TIA
Marcus
Yes, I was referring to 'save picture as'. I rarely download anything so if I
ever have to , I don't mind telling the document / files where to be saved.
Alan Edwards said:The Download Directory is for general downloads you click on. I
suspect if you are getting My Pictures, then you are talking about
something different. Are you talking about using "Save Picture As.."
instead? That will default to My Pictures.
No, Download Directory should not go anywhere else.
The article you read is correct. It should be exactly where it says.
It must not be in a sub-key or it will be ignored.(They are not
directories in the Registry, but keys and sub-keys and values)
I am surprised you did not have it there in the first place.
It shows in every computer I have, no matter if XP, Win98 or Win ME.
What happens if you download a .zip file?
Is the prompt you get showing your preferred download directory?
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
Looks like I had it right the first time but didn't include the quotes. OK,
so I got the Download Directory there and it's value ("c:\..."), but IE is
still defaulting to My Pictures. Is my Download Directory in the correct
spot, i.e. I just click on Internet Explorer and added it there (and not in a
sub-directory). There is a sub-directory under Internet Explorer called
Download...should it perhaps go there?
Paul.
:
Once you create the string value called Download Directory, (it will
appear under Name), you enter the path by either double clicking that
string or right-clicking it and selecting Modify. The data will go in
the Data column if you do that.
Ignore the reference to REG_SZ. That is not for Win98 and that is why
I removed it from the quoted instructions in my last response.
If in any doubt, supply the exact path and I can show you another
method of creating the data.
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Sat, 8 Oct 2005 07:35:02 -0700, Bassey
Thank you for the response. As you can tell, I basically don't know what I'm
doing when in the registry. I can enter a new string value and call it
Dowload Directory but how do I enter the path. I tried putting the correct
path in the Data column, but that didn't work. I also don't know what the
[called as REG_SZ] is about. Thanks for your patience. Paul.
:
You are not meant to see "Type" in Win98.
Don't add a key. The instructions did not say that.
"If the entry is not found, create a new String Value named Download
Directory and set the data accordingly. Quit Registry Editor and
Restart Windows"
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Sat, 1 Oct 2005 06:59:02 -0700, Bassey
Hi there,
I actually found the link below while searching for info. on this. However,
my problem is that when I go to the current user\software\microsoft\internet
explorer and hilite internet explorer, I don't see "Type", only "Name" and
"Data." I tried entering a key called Download Directory unde Name and
entering the path under Data, but it didn't work. I'm using Windows 98SE. Any
help will be much welcomed and appreciated!
Paul.
:
Hi there,
How to change Internet Explorer default Download Directory?
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/IEFAQ.htm#Download_dir
--
HTH
Venkatesh
message Was wondering how to change the default save file location when
Downloading
from the internet. Everytime I click to download something it wants to
save
it to the temp folder. I would like to change this location. Thanks for
your
time
TIA
Marcus
Alan Edwards said:OK. That has no connection with Download Directory.
If you want the location of My Pictures to be different than standard,
then you can change it in the Registry.
Start-Run-Regedit
Navigate down to
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell
Folders
Alter the data against "My Pictures" to the folder you want.
Do the same (if the value is there) in
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User
Shell Folders
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
Yes, I was referring to 'save picture as'. I rarely download anything so if I
ever have to , I don't mind telling the document / files where to be saved.
Alan Edwards said:The Download Directory is for general downloads you click on. I
suspect if you are getting My Pictures, then you are talking about
something different. Are you talking about using "Save Picture As.."
instead? That will default to My Pictures.
No, Download Directory should not go anywhere else.
The article you read is correct. It should be exactly where it says.
It must not be in a sub-key or it will be ignored.(They are not
directories in the Registry, but keys and sub-keys and values)
I am surprised you did not have it there in the first place.
It shows in every computer I have, no matter if XP, Win98 or Win ME.
What happens if you download a .zip file?
Is the prompt you get showing your preferred download directory?
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Sun, 9 Oct 2005 17:31:02 -0700, Bassey
Looks like I had it right the first time but didn't include the quotes. OK,
so I got the Download Directory there and it's value ("c:\..."), but IE is
still defaulting to My Pictures. Is my Download Directory in the correct
spot, i.e. I just click on Internet Explorer and added it there (and not in a
sub-directory). There is a sub-directory under Internet Explorer called
Download...should it perhaps go there?
Paul.
:
Once you create the string value called Download Directory, (it will
appear under Name), you enter the path by either double clicking that
string or right-clicking it and selecting Modify. The data will go in
the Data column if you do that.
Ignore the reference to REG_SZ. That is not for Win98 and that is why
I removed it from the quoted instructions in my last response.
If in any doubt, supply the exact path and I can show you another
method of creating the data.
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Sat, 8 Oct 2005 07:35:02 -0700, Bassey
Thank you for the response. As you can tell, I basically don't know what I'm
doing when in the registry. I can enter a new string value and call it
Dowload Directory but how do I enter the path. I tried putting the correct
path in the Data column, but that didn't work. I also don't know what the
[called as REG_SZ] is about. Thanks for your patience. Paul.
:
You are not meant to see "Type" in Win98.
Don't add a key. The instructions did not say that.
"If the entry is not found, create a new String Value named Download
Directory and set the data accordingly. Quit Registry Editor and
Restart Windows"
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Sat, 1 Oct 2005 06:59:02 -0700, Bassey
Hi there,
I actually found the link below while searching for info. on this. However,
my problem is that when I go to the current user\software\microsoft\internet
explorer and hilite internet explorer, I don't see "Type", only "Name" and
"Data." I tried entering a key called Download Directory unde Name and
entering the path under Data, but it didn't work. I'm using Windows 98SE. Any
help will be much welcomed and appreciated!
Paul.
:
Hi there,
How to change Internet Explorer default Download Directory?
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/IEFAQ.htm#Download_dir
--
HTH
Venkatesh
message Was wondering how to change the default save file location when
Downloading
from the internet. Everytime I click to download something it wants to
save
it to the temp folder. I would like to change this location. Thanks for
your
time
TIA
Marcus
OK, changed the data against "My Pictures" in the registry, shut down, tried
to save a pic, defaulted to "My Pictures". Checked entry in registry, it was
back to "My Pictures." Changed it again, exited registry, went back in to
check, my change was still there, shut down, re-started, checked registry
entry, my change still there, went to save a picture in IE, defaulted to "My
Pictures".
There was no My Pictures in the second key you mentioned.
Paul.
Alan Edwards said:OK. That has no connection with Download Directory.
If you want the location of My Pictures to be different than standard,
then you can change it in the Registry.
Start-Run-Regedit
Navigate down to
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell
Folders
Alter the data against "My Pictures" to the folder you want.
Do the same (if the value is there) in
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User
Shell Folders
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
Yes, I was referring to 'save picture as'. I rarely download anything so if I
ever have to , I don't mind telling the document / files where to be saved.
:
The Download Directory is for general downloads you click on. I
suspect if you are getting My Pictures, then you are talking about
something different. Are you talking about using "Save Picture As.."
instead? That will default to My Pictures.
No, Download Directory should not go anywhere else.
The article you read is correct. It should be exactly where it says.
It must not be in a sub-key or it will be ignored.(They are not
directories in the Registry, but keys and sub-keys and values)
I am surprised you did not have it there in the first place.
It shows in every computer I have, no matter if XP, Win98 or Win ME.
What happens if you download a .zip file?
Is the prompt you get showing your preferred download directory?
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Sun, 9 Oct 2005 17:31:02 -0700, Bassey
Looks like I had it right the first time but didn't include the quotes. OK,
so I got the Download Directory there and it's value ("c:\..."), but IE is
still defaulting to My Pictures. Is my Download Directory in the correct
spot, i.e. I just click on Internet Explorer and added it there (and not in a
sub-directory). There is a sub-directory under Internet Explorer called
Download...should it perhaps go there?
Paul.
:
Once you create the string value called Download Directory, (it will
appear under Name), you enter the path by either double clicking that
string or right-clicking it and selecting Modify. The data will go in
the Data column if you do that.
Ignore the reference to REG_SZ. That is not for Win98 and that is why
I removed it from the quoted instructions in my last response.
If in any doubt, supply the exact path and I can show you another
method of creating the data.
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Sat, 8 Oct 2005 07:35:02 -0700, Bassey
Thank you for the response. As you can tell, I basically don't know what I'm
doing when in the registry. I can enter a new string value and call it
Dowload Directory but how do I enter the path. I tried putting the correct
path in the Data column, but that didn't work. I also don't know what the
[called as REG_SZ] is about. Thanks for your patience. Paul.
:
You are not meant to see "Type" in Win98.
Don't add a key. The instructions did not say that.
"If the entry is not found, create a new String Value named Download
Directory and set the data accordingly. Quit Registry Editor and
Restart Windows"
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Sat, 1 Oct 2005 06:59:02 -0700, Bassey
Hi there,
I actually found the link below while searching for info. on this. However,
my problem is that when I go to the current user\software\microsoft\internet
explorer and hilite internet explorer, I don't see "Type", only "Name" and
"Data." I tried entering a key called Download Directory unde Name and
entering the path under Data, but it didn't work. I'm using Windows 98SE. Any
help will be much welcomed and appreciated!
Paul.
:
Hi there,
How to change Internet Explorer default Download Directory?
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/IEFAQ.htm#Download_dir
--
HTH
Venkatesh
message Was wondering how to change the default save file location when
Downloading
from the internet. Everytime I click to download something it wants to
save
it to the temp folder. I would like to change this location. Thanks for
your
time
TIA
Marcus
Alan Edwards said:Unless there is a similar value in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and the value
you entered in
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell
Folders for My Pictures was a valid folder,then I cannot see why it
would revert. Check the key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell
Folders just in case, though it does not normally have My Pictures in
it.
In Win98 SE, I have the value showing beside My Pictures as
C:\Graphics. I added it to both the keys (for some forgotten reason).
I have never had a problem.
If I use "Save Picture As" then the folder I get prompted with is
C:\Graphics.
Can you export the
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell
Folders after you make an alteration and show it here (or email me) so
at least the formatting can be checked?
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
OK, changed the data against "My Pictures" in the registry, shut down, tried
to save a pic, defaulted to "My Pictures". Checked entry in registry, it was
back to "My Pictures." Changed it again, exited registry, went back in to
check, my change was still there, shut down, re-started, checked registry
entry, my change still there, went to save a picture in IE, defaulted to "My
Pictures".
There was no My Pictures in the second key you mentioned.
Paul.
Alan Edwards said:OK. That has no connection with Download Directory.
If you want the location of My Pictures to be different than standard,
then you can change it in the Registry.
Start-Run-Regedit
Navigate down to
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell
Folders
Alter the data against "My Pictures" to the folder you want.
Do the same (if the value is there) in
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User
Shell Folders
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Tue, 11 Oct 2005 17:39:02 -0700, Bassey
Yes, I was referring to 'save picture as'. I rarely download anything so if I
ever have to , I don't mind telling the document / files where to be saved.
:
The Download Directory is for general downloads you click on. I
suspect if you are getting My Pictures, then you are talking about
something different. Are you talking about using "Save Picture As.."
instead? That will default to My Pictures.
No, Download Directory should not go anywhere else.
The article you read is correct. It should be exactly where it says.
It must not be in a sub-key or it will be ignored.(They are not
directories in the Registry, but keys and sub-keys and values)
I am surprised you did not have it there in the first place.
It shows in every computer I have, no matter if XP, Win98 or Win ME.
What happens if you download a .zip file?
Is the prompt you get showing your preferred download directory?
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Sun, 9 Oct 2005 17:31:02 -0700, Bassey
Looks like I had it right the first time but didn't include the quotes. OK,
so I got the Download Directory there and it's value ("c:\..."), but IE is
still defaulting to My Pictures. Is my Download Directory in the correct
spot, i.e. I just click on Internet Explorer and added it there (and not in a
sub-directory). There is a sub-directory under Internet Explorer called
Download...should it perhaps go there?
Paul.
:
Once you create the string value called Download Directory, (it will
appear under Name), you enter the path by either double clicking that
string or right-clicking it and selecting Modify. The data will go in
the Data column if you do that.
Ignore the reference to REG_SZ. That is not for Win98 and that is why
I removed it from the quoted instructions in my last response.
If in any doubt, supply the exact path and I can show you another
method of creating the data.
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Sat, 8 Oct 2005 07:35:02 -0700, Bassey
Thank you for the response. As you can tell, I basically don't know what I'm
doing when in the registry. I can enter a new string value and call it
Dowload Directory but how do I enter the path. I tried putting the correct
path in the Data column, but that didn't work. I also don't know what the
[called as REG_SZ] is about. Thanks for your patience. Paul.
:
You are not meant to see "Type" in Win98.
Don't add a key. The instructions did not say that.
"If the entry is not found, create a new String Value named Download
Directory and set the data accordingly. Quit Registry Editor and
Restart Windows"
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Sat, 1 Oct 2005 06:59:02 -0700, Bassey
Hi there,
I actually found the link below while searching for info. on this. However,
my problem is that when I go to the current user\software\microsoft\internet
explorer and hilite internet explorer, I don't see "Type", only "Name" and
"Data." I tried entering a key called Download Directory unde Name and
entering the path under Data, but it didn't work. I'm using Windows 98SE. Any
help will be much welcomed and appreciated!
Paul.
:
Hi there,
How to change Internet Explorer default Download Directory?
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/IEFAQ.htm#Download_dir
--
HTH
Venkatesh
message Was wondering how to change the default save file location when
Downloading
from the internet. Everytime I click to download something it wants to
save
it to the temp folder. I would like to change this location. Thanks for
your
time
TIA
Marcus
Hi there,
It seems IE is changing the setting every time it's opened. The
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE does not have the My Pictures in it. Here is a copy of the
requested key:
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell
Folders]
"My Pictures"="c:\\wp51\\paul\\pics"
Although I'm sure you're aware, just thought I'd mention that there are no
double '\' in the actual registry. Paul.
Alan Edwards said:Unless there is a similar value in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and the value
you entered in
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell
Folders for My Pictures was a valid folder,then I cannot see why it
would revert. Check the key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell
Folders just in case, though it does not normally have My Pictures in
it.
In Win98 SE, I have the value showing beside My Pictures as
C:\Graphics. I added it to both the keys (for some forgotten reason).
I have never had a problem.
If I use "Save Picture As" then the folder I get prompted with is
C:\Graphics.
Can you export the
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell
Folders after you make an alteration and show it here (or email me) so
at least the formatting can be checked?
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
OK, changed the data against "My Pictures" in the registry, shut down, tried
to save a pic, defaulted to "My Pictures". Checked entry in registry, it was
back to "My Pictures." Changed it again, exited registry, went back in to
check, my change was still there, shut down, re-started, checked registry
entry, my change still there, went to save a picture in IE, defaulted to "My
Pictures".
There was no My Pictures in the second key you mentioned.
Paul.
:
OK. That has no connection with Download Directory.
If you want the location of My Pictures to be different than standard,
then you can change it in the Registry.
Start-Run-Regedit
Navigate down to
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell
Folders
Alter the data against "My Pictures" to the folder you want.
Do the same (if the value is there) in
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User
Shell Folders
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Tue, 11 Oct 2005 17:39:02 -0700, Bassey
Yes, I was referring to 'save picture as'. I rarely download anything so if I
ever have to , I don't mind telling the document / files where to be saved.
:
The Download Directory is for general downloads you click on. I
suspect if you are getting My Pictures, then you are talking about
something different. Are you talking about using "Save Picture As.."
instead? That will default to My Pictures.
No, Download Directory should not go anywhere else.
The article you read is correct. It should be exactly where it says.
It must not be in a sub-key or it will be ignored.(They are not
directories in the Registry, but keys and sub-keys and values)
I am surprised you did not have it there in the first place.
It shows in every computer I have, no matter if XP, Win98 or Win ME.
What happens if you download a .zip file?
Is the prompt you get showing your preferred download directory?
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Sun, 9 Oct 2005 17:31:02 -0700, Bassey
Looks like I had it right the first time but didn't include the quotes. OK,
so I got the Download Directory there and it's value ("c:\..."), but IE is
still defaulting to My Pictures. Is my Download Directory in the correct
spot, i.e. I just click on Internet Explorer and added it there (and not in a
sub-directory). There is a sub-directory under Internet Explorer called
Download...should it perhaps go there?
Paul.
:
Once you create the string value called Download Directory, (it will
appear under Name), you enter the path by either double clicking that
string or right-clicking it and selecting Modify. The data will go in
the Data column if you do that.
Ignore the reference to REG_SZ. That is not for Win98 and that is why
I removed it from the quoted instructions in my last response.
If in any doubt, supply the exact path and I can show you another
method of creating the data.
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Sat, 8 Oct 2005 07:35:02 -0700, Bassey
Thank you for the response. As you can tell, I basically don't know what I'm
doing when in the registry. I can enter a new string value and call it
Dowload Directory but how do I enter the path. I tried putting the correct
path in the Data column, but that didn't work. I also don't know what the
[called as REG_SZ] is about. Thanks for your patience. Paul.
:
You are not meant to see "Type" in Win98.
Don't add a key. The instructions did not say that.
"If the entry is not found, create a new String Value named Download
Directory and set the data accordingly. Quit Registry Editor and
Restart Windows"
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Sat, 1 Oct 2005 06:59:02 -0700, Bassey
Hi there,
I actually found the link below while searching for info. on this. However,
my problem is that when I go to the current user\software\microsoft\internet
explorer and hilite internet explorer, I don't see "Type", only "Name" and
"Data." I tried entering a key called Download Directory unde Name and
entering the path under Data, but it didn't work. I'm using Windows 98SE. Any
help will be much welcomed and appreciated!
Paul.
:
Hi there,
How to change Internet Explorer default Download Directory?
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/IEFAQ.htm#Download_dir
--
HTH
Venkatesh
message Was wondering how to change the default save file location when
Downloading
from the internet. Everytime I click to download something it wants to
save
it to the temp folder. I would like to change this location. Thanks for
your
time
TIA
Marcus
Alan Edwards said:What about User Shell Folders?
Is there an entry there?
If not, try putting one there to match the one in Shell Folders.
Is c:\wp51\paul\pics a valid folder?
(I am sure it would be but I have to ask)
Yes, Regedit formats the export with \\ to replace \ in folder names
as standard.
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
Hi there,
It seems IE is changing the setting every time it's opened. The
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE does not have the My Pictures in it. Here is a copy of the
requested key:
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell
Folders]
"My Pictures"="c:\\wp51\\paul\\pics"Although I'm sure you're aware, just thought I'd mention that there are no
double '\' in the actual registry. Paul.
Alan Edwards said:Unless there is a similar value in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and the value
you entered in
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell
Folders for My Pictures was a valid folder,then I cannot see why it
would revert. Check the key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell
Folders just in case, though it does not normally have My Pictures in
it.
In Win98 SE, I have the value showing beside My Pictures as
C:\Graphics. I added it to both the keys (for some forgotten reason).
I have never had a problem.
If I use "Save Picture As" then the folder I get prompted with is
C:\Graphics.
Can you export the
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell
Folders after you make an alteration and show it here (or email me) so
at least the formatting can be checked?
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Wed, 12 Oct 2005 18:08:02 -0700, Bassey
OK, changed the data against "My Pictures" in the registry, shut down, tried
to save a pic, defaulted to "My Pictures". Checked entry in registry, it was
back to "My Pictures." Changed it again, exited registry, went back in to
check, my change was still there, shut down, re-started, checked registry
entry, my change still there, went to save a picture in IE, defaulted to "My
Pictures".
There was no My Pictures in the second key you mentioned.
Paul.
:
OK. That has no connection with Download Directory.
If you want the location of My Pictures to be different than standard,
then you can change it in the Registry.
Start-Run-Regedit
Navigate down to
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell
Folders
Alter the data against "My Pictures" to the folder you want.
Do the same (if the value is there) in
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User
Shell Folders
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Tue, 11 Oct 2005 17:39:02 -0700, Bassey
Yes, I was referring to 'save picture as'. I rarely download anything so if I
ever have to , I don't mind telling the document / files where to be saved.
:
The Download Directory is for general downloads you click on. I
suspect if you are getting My Pictures, then you are talking about
something different. Are you talking about using "Save Picture As.."
instead? That will default to My Pictures.
No, Download Directory should not go anywhere else.
The article you read is correct. It should be exactly where it says.
It must not be in a sub-key or it will be ignored.(They are not
directories in the Registry, but keys and sub-keys and values)
I am surprised you did not have it there in the first place.
It shows in every computer I have, no matter if XP, Win98 or Win ME.
What happens if you download a .zip file?
Is the prompt you get showing your preferred download directory?
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Sun, 9 Oct 2005 17:31:02 -0700, Bassey
Looks like I had it right the first time but didn't include the quotes. OK,
so I got the Download Directory there and it's value ("c:\..."), but IE is
still defaulting to My Pictures. Is my Download Directory in the correct
spot, i.e. I just click on Internet Explorer and added it there (and not in a
sub-directory). There is a sub-directory under Internet Explorer called
Download...should it perhaps go there?
Paul.
:
Once you create the string value called Download Directory, (it will
appear under Name), you enter the path by either double clicking that
string or right-clicking it and selecting Modify. The data will go in
the Data column if you do that.
Ignore the reference to REG_SZ. That is not for Win98 and that is why
I removed it from the quoted instructions in my last response.
If in any doubt, supply the exact path and I can show you another
method of creating the data.
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Sat, 8 Oct 2005 07:35:02 -0700, Bassey
Thank you for the response. As you can tell, I basically don't know what I'm
doing when in the registry. I can enter a new string value and call it
Dowload Directory but how do I enter the path. I tried putting the correct
path in the Data column, but that didn't work. I also don't know what the
[called as REG_SZ] is about. Thanks for your patience. Paul.
:
You are not meant to see "Type" in Win98.
Don't add a key. The instructions did not say that.
"If the entry is not found, create a new String Value named Download
Directory and set the data accordingly. Quit Registry Editor and
Restart Windows"
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Sat, 1 Oct 2005 06:59:02 -0700, Bassey
Hi there,
I actually found the link below while searching for info. on this. However,
my problem is that when I go to the current user\software\microsoft\internet
explorer and hilite internet explorer, I don't see "Type", only "Name" and
"Data." I tried entering a key called Download Directory unde Name and
entering the path under Data, but it didn't work. I'm using Windows 98SE. Any
help will be much welcomed and appreciated!
Paul.
:
Hi there,
How to change Internet Explorer default Download Directory?
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/IEFAQ.htm#Download_dir
--
HTH
Venkatesh
message Was wondering how to change the default save file location when
Downloading
from the internet. Everytime I click to download something it wants to
save
it to the temp folder. I would like to change this location. Thanks for
your
time
TIA
Marcus
Bassey said:Looks like you've cracked it! I changed the values in Shell Folders and User
Shell Folders and it now works! (Yes, c:\wp51... is a valid folder. Just
can't give up my WordPerfect.)
Thank you very much for your help and persistence. I'm very grateful to get
this minor but annoying problem solved.Paul.
What about User Shell Folders?
Is there an entry there?
If not, try putting one there to match the one in Shell Folders.
Is c:\wp51\paul\pics a valid folder?
(I am sure it would be but I have to ask)
Yes, Regedit formats the export with \\ to replace \ in folder names
as standard.
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
Hi there,
It seems IE is changing the setting every time it's opened. The
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE does not have the My Pictures in it. Here is a copy of the
requested key:
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell
Folders]
"My Pictures"="c:\\wp51\\paul\\pics"Although I'm sure you're aware, just thought I'd mention that there are no
double '\' in the actual registry. Paul.
:
Unless there is a similar value in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and the value
you entered in
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell
Folders for My Pictures was a valid folder,then I cannot see why it
would revert. Check the key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell
Folders just in case, though it does not normally have My Pictures in
it.
In Win98 SE, I have the value showing beside My Pictures as
C:\Graphics. I added it to both the keys (for some forgotten reason).
I have never had a problem.
If I use "Save Picture As" then the folder I get prompted with is
C:\Graphics.
Can you export the
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell
Folders after you make an alteration and show it here (or email me) so
at least the formatting can be checked?
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Wed, 12 Oct 2005 18:08:02 -0700, Bassey
OK, changed the data against "My Pictures" in the registry, shut down, tried
to save a pic, defaulted to "My Pictures". Checked entry in registry, it was
back to "My Pictures." Changed it again, exited registry, went back in to
check, my change was still there, shut down, re-started, checked registry
entry, my change still there, went to save a picture in IE, defaulted to "My
Pictures".
There was no My Pictures in the second key you mentioned.
Paul.
:
OK. That has no connection with Download Directory.
If you want the location of My Pictures to be different than standard,
then you can change it in the Registry.
Start-Run-Regedit
Navigate down to
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell
Folders
Alter the data against "My Pictures" to the folder you want.
Do the same (if the value is there) in
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User
Shell Folders
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Tue, 11 Oct 2005 17:39:02 -0700, Bassey
Yes, I was referring to 'save picture as'. I rarely download anything so if I
ever have to , I don't mind telling the document / files where to be saved.
:
The Download Directory is for general downloads you click on. I
suspect if you are getting My Pictures, then you are talking about
something different. Are you talking about using "Save Picture As.."
instead? That will default to My Pictures.
No, Download Directory should not go anywhere else.
The article you read is correct. It should be exactly where it says.
It must not be in a sub-key or it will be ignored.(They are not
directories in the Registry, but keys and sub-keys and values)
I am surprised you did not have it there in the first place.
It shows in every computer I have, no matter if XP, Win98 or Win ME.
What happens if you download a .zip file?
Is the prompt you get showing your preferred download directory?
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Sun, 9 Oct 2005 17:31:02 -0700, Bassey
Looks like I had it right the first time but didn't include the quotes. OK,
so I got the Download Directory there and it's value ("c:\..."), but IE is
still defaulting to My Pictures. Is my Download Directory in the correct
spot, i.e. I just click on Internet Explorer and added it there (and not in a
sub-directory). There is a sub-directory under Internet Explorer called
Download...should it perhaps go there?
Paul.
:
Once you create the string value called Download Directory, (it will
appear under Name), you enter the path by either double clicking that
string or right-clicking it and selecting Modify. The data will go in
the Data column if you do that.
Ignore the reference to REG_SZ. That is not for Win98 and that is why
I removed it from the quoted instructions in my last response.
If in any doubt, supply the exact path and I can show you another
method of creating the data.
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Sat, 8 Oct 2005 07:35:02 -0700, Bassey
Thank you for the response. As you can tell, I basically don't know what I'm
doing when in the registry. I can enter a new string value and call it
Dowload Directory but how do I enter the path. I tried putting the correct
path in the Data column, but that didn't work. I also don't know what the
[called as REG_SZ] is about. Thanks for your patience. Paul.
:
You are not meant to see "Type" in Win98.
Don't add a key. The instructions did not say that.
"If the entry is not found, create a new String Value named Download
Directory and set the data accordingly. Quit Registry Editor and
Restart Windows"
....Alan
--
Alan Edwards, MS MVP Windows - Internet Explorer
http://dts-l.org/index.html
On Sat, 1 Oct 2005 06:59:02 -0700, Bassey
Hi there,
I actually found the link below while searching for info. on this. However,
my problem is that when I go to the current user\software\microsoft\internet
explorer and hilite internet explorer, I don't see "Type", only "Name" and
"Data." I tried entering a key called Download Directory unde Name and
entering the path under Data, but it didn't work. I'm using Windows 98SE. Any
help will be much welcomed and appreciated!
Paul.
:
Hi there,
How to change Internet Explorer default Download Directory?
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/IEFAQ.htm#Download_dir
--
HTH
Venkatesh
message Was wondering how to change the default save file location when
Downloading
from the internet. Everytime I click to download something it wants to
save
it to the temp folder. I would like to change this location. Thanks for
your
time
TIA
Marcus
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