How to find files that you’ve downloaded from the internet

Anonymous says

I downloaded a few [files from the internet] but I can’t see where my computer has stored them.  How would I find them?  They seem to have disappeared.

Don’t worry Anonymous, this is a common problem and easy to sort out. It all depends on what browser you’re using…

Firefox

Type Ctrl+J or click Tools>Downloads. Then right click on the file name and click Open Containing Folder.

Chrome

Type Ctrl+J or click Spanner (wrench)> Downloads. Locate your file in the list and click on Show in folder.

Opera

Type Ctrl+J or click Menu>Downloads. Right click on the file name, then Open Folder.

Internet Explorer

I never use this and I only have an ancient version which does not allow you to find out where your file went to. Your best bet is to search for the file: in Windows XP click Start>Search. Giving up bad habits, e.g. using Internet Explorer, is also a safe bet. Any of the other three browsers mentioned here is usually safer and faster than Explorer, as well as being easier to use. If simplicity is your main desire try Chrome and Opera: Firefox isn’t hard to use, but it might appear otherwise to some people.

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