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Hierdie gesprek is in die argief. Vra asseblief 'n nuwe vraag as jy hulp nodig het.

why, when i click 'download' to get software from a site, am i not asked where to download to?

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AnonymousUser
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I'm trying to download .wav to .mp3 converter. I tried a couple sites and both times, when i click on download, it doesn't ask where to put the download but just starts downloading...and i don't know where to.

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Just once or twice

== 5/17/10

I'm trying to download .wav to .mp3 converter. I tried a couple sites and both times, when i click on download, it doesn't ask where to put the download but just starts downloading...and i don't know where to. == This happened == Just once or twice == 5/17/10

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the-edmeister
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Tools > Options >> General - Downloads = Save files to That is where your downloads should be.

TXGuy
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To be asked for the save location for each and every download: Tools > Options > General, Downloads section, check "Always ask me where to save files"

See: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Options+window+-+General+panel

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