Downloading Executables to a Separate Folder

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I have always used a separate folder within 'Downloads' to keep my executables all in one place in case of re-install. I've always been able to specify and have Windows remember this folder too, until Win8.

The downloads are still going to the Download folder, but I'm not able to specify where I want the download to be stored. Windows assumes that I want it in the Download folder.

This happens using EI, the Explorer app that comes with Win8, and Google Chrome.

Was I just too tired last night to see this option and missed it, or is there really no way to specify which folder you want to download something to anymore?
 

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There is an option in Chrome. Click the Wrench, then Options. Then click Under The Hood on the left side. Then youll see Downloads where you can chose where to download. You can also have it ask you where to download each time.
 

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Thanks Dave. I'll have a look in a second. I'm trying to get Services to the Metro desktop.
 

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    Win8 Consumer Preview
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    Toshiba Satellite A105-S4397
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    Intel Centrino Duo 1.73 GHz T2250 2MB L2, 533MHz FSB
    Motherboard
    Mobile Intel 945GM Express
    Memory
    4GB PC4200
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    Intel GMA 950
    Sound Card
    On-board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.4" built-in
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
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    160GB 5400RPM Hitachi
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    15VDC@5A or 12VDC at 6600MaH Li
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    Querty Eng/German
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Michael said:
Thanks Dave. I'll have a look in a second. I'm trying to get Services to the Metro desktop.
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If you navigate to it in Windows Explorer you can right click and Pin to Start.

As far as IE 10 goes and downloads, I dont know how you can get the Save As option. I know you can change where you want all downloads to go to but for some stupid reason, they got rid of or hid the Save As option.
 

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davegx said:
Michael said:
Thanks Dave. I'll have a look in a second. I'm trying to get Services to the Metro desktop.
Click to expand...

If you navigate to it in Windows Explorer you can right click and Pin to Start.

As far as IE 10 goes and downloads, I dont know how you can get the Save As option. I know you can change where you want all downloads to go to but for some stupid reason, they got rid of or hid the Save As option.
Click to expand...

I have the "save as" option
 

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