Specifying the Default Download Directory in Internet Explorer

Specifying the Default Download Directory in Internet Explorer

To specify the default download directory for the Internet Explorer

Start Regedit

Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ Software \ Microsoft \ Internet Explorer

Add a String value called Download Directory

For it's value, enter in the Directory where you want your downloaded files to go

Repairing/Adding Components to IE6

Repairing/Adding Components to IE6

To repair (or add features to IE6)

Make sure you have the source files from the same location they were installed
Do a Start / Run / rundll32 setupwbv.dll,IE6Maintenance
You will then be given the options to Add a Component or Repair

Automatically Clearing the Temporary Internet Files

Automatically Clearing the Temporary Internet Files

You can have Internet Explorer automatically clear your Temporary Internet Cache files every time you close the program.

Go to Tools / Internet Options
Click on the Advanced button
Scroll down almost to the bottom and check Empty Temporary Internet Files folder when browser is closed

Restoring Ability to Save Graphics as JPGs

Restoring Ability to Save Graphics as JPGs

If you can't save files a JPG's (only Bitmap), first try emptying your Temporary Internet Files
Tools / Internet Options / Delete Files button

If that doesn't work, try clicking in the Settings button / View Objects button
Remove any files that show as Damaged or Unknown

If your Internet Explorer no longer allows you to save graphics as JPGs

Go to Tools / Options
Click on the Advanced tab
In the Security section at the bottom, uncheck Do not save encrypted pages to disk

Disabling the Ability to Change the Default Download Directory

Disabling the Ability to Change the Default Download Directory

If you want user's not to be able to change the Default Download Directory

Start Regedit
Go to HKEY_USERS \ .DEFAULT \ Software \ Policies \ Microsoft \ Internet Explorer \ Restrictions
Create a DWORD value called NoSelectDownloadDir
Give it a value of 1
Note: On my Win98 with IE5 this also didn't allow me to download any files.
System Administrators might want to include that as part of their configuration.