How to change download browser

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Before you change your download settings you are going to need to open your web browser. In order to do this, you need to click on its icon, either on your desktop or Start menu.

The icon is a red, green, and yellow outside circle with a blue circle in the middle. Head to the Settings menu. Once the browser open, click on the box on the top-right side of the browser with 3 lines inside it. This will cause a drop-down menu to appear. This is pretty much true regardless of the operating system you are running.

Most people will use the default location for downloads, but there are instances where it might be helpful to change this folder. Again, scroll down until you see the Downloads heading. Go ahead and click on the Change button and pick a new location.

If you need different downloads saved into different locations, then make sure to toggle the Ask where to save each file before downloading option. For Microsoft Edge, you click on the button that has three horizontal dots and then click on Settings. A sliding menu will appear on the right-hand side.

Scroll down until you see the View advanced settings button and click on that. Scroll down to the Downloads section. By default, most downloaded PDF files open in the Internet browser currently in use, usually in a new window or tab. This page will outline how to make the browser download PDF files automatically, rather than open them in a new tab.

To proceed, select your browser from the list below and follow the instructions.