[TIP] Default Download Directory

[mazin]

I've been using this tweak for years, since Win98SE has been launched.

It works on WinXP, too. It seems the reg key hasn't changed over the years.

I no longer remember the default directory Windows suggests to store a download in.

I just add these lines to a batch file.

Strings in red must be the same! So, if you change the location, change both strings.

MD %SystemDrive%\Download

REG ADD "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer" /v "Download Directory" /d %SystemDrive%\Download

Next, and when my system is ready, Windows

suggests to keep my downloads in %SystemDrive%\Download

whenever I download files from the Internet.

Hope this helps someone.

[Takeshi]

Presumably it only applies to IE downloads?

[mazin]

Does it? I always use IE and can't tell if it works with other browsers!