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It Isn’t Downloaded Yet. You Need To Give It A Name.

 

You haven’t finished downloading yet. Now, you have to tell the computer where to save the file. Before you answer, decide how comfortable you are with using folders. If you really don't understand the concept of folders, or if you just don't like to use them, save everything in My Documents.

 

Choosing Folders

Personally, I try to sort files into three different places. If it's a program, I put it in My Downloaded Programs. If it's a picture, then I put it in My Pictures. And if it's a document, a spreadsheet, or some other file that is used by another program, I stick it in My Documents. Having a complicated filing system isn't the point here. The point is to make sure that you can find the stuff you download. The only place that I don't recommend for storing files is the default folder that the computer will suggest. This folder can be difficult to find later on. But the truth is, you can store your downloads there, too

 

How to do it

  • Position the pointer over the black arrow in the box next to Save in.
  • Click the black arrow.
  • Position the pointer over a Folder
  • Click
 
  • Choose a file name that makes sense. The computer may suggest a name, but frequently these names make no sense. Instead of tmdamst as shown in the figure, I chose Amsterdam Sights
  • Click Save

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