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Specify download location
I want to be able to specify the destination when downloading via the web to a PC that does not have Dropbox installed. Dropbox seems to default to the Windows default download folder, and I cannot find an option to change this.
- That's a function of the browser that you're using, and not Dropbox. Look in settings/preferences/options for whatever browser you're using.
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- Rich
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That's a function of the browser that you're using, and not Dropbox. Look in settings/preferences/options for whatever browser you're using. Thank you for the reply, but I am disappointed to learn that Dropbox does not offer that functionality. If Dropbox folks monitor this forum, please consider this a request for that feature.
Alexis G.1Super User
Most browsers have configuration available already for that. You can specify where do you want to put files you download.
For example, in Chrome:
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95759?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en- Rich
jlove wrote:
Thank you for the reply, but I am disappointed to learn that Dropbox does not offer that functionality. If Dropbox folks monitor this forum, please consider this a request for that feature.
Dropbox can't offer that functionality. Your browser controls it. The download process is a function of your browser, not Dropbox. Dropbox just sends the data to your browser. It's your browser that handles it, including the save location. Just change the setting in your browser and your problem is solved. No changes to Dropbox required (or possible).
I'm missing this too, and course Dropbox CAN offer this functionality. There are plenty of other websites which promt the browser to open a "Save as" window rather than just downloading to the default download folder
Hi -its 2020 now - wondering if this has changed for dropbox yet. Does not appear so.
- Rich
JamesVibe wrote:
Hi -its 2020 now - wondering if this has changed for dropbox yet. Does not appear so.
As stated previously in this tread... Dropbox doesn't (and can't) control this. It's a function controlled by your web browser.
Ok got it. I use chrome and when I go to preferences I get to check “ask me” where to download. That works for all downloads now
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