How to Change the Default "Save As" Location in Internet Explorer (258867)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 95
- Microsoft Windows 98
- Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry
SYMPTOMS
When you save a file in Microsoft Internet Explorer by clicking Save As on the File menu, and you use the Windows application default location, the file will be saved to the My Documents folder. To save it in a different location, you must navigate to the desired file or folder.
WORKAROUNDWARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may
require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve
problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own
risk.
To change the default folder to which Internet Explorer will save items, you must change the value for Personal in the following registry keys to specify the new location:
HKEY_USERS\Default\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders
HKEY_USERS\Default\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders
STATUS
This behavior is by design.
MORE INFORMATION
The first time your try to save a file to the new location, it may still save the file to the default location, of My Documents. After saving the file, the correct location should appear the next time you save a file in Internet Explorer.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 1/15/2006 |
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| Keywords: | kbhowto KB258867 |
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