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Ever download a file and then wonder – where do I find it now? Did you know that you can choose what folder your downloads are saved in so you can find them easier?<\/p>\n

Click on the Firefox button (Tools menu in Windows XP) and then click Options (Preferences on a Mac) to access the options window. Then make sure you\u2019re on the General tab. In the middle of that screen, you\u2019ll see the Downloads section. Select the \u201cSave files to\u201d box (or radio button) and then click \u201cBrowse\u201d to search your computer for the file you\u2019d like to use. Or, you can slect \u201cAlways ask me where to save files\u201d and each time you download, you can be asked to select a specific folder for that download. See our support site for more information on managing your downloads<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Ever download a file and then wonder – where do I find it now? Did you know that you can choose what folder your downloads are saved in so you can find them easier? 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