Windows 10: How do I download files without having to use MS edge to open them up?

Discus and support How do I download files without having to use MS edge to open them up? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Even when I open Firefox and download a file. To open it (pdf) it has to open in Microsoft edge . How do I get files to just save to my desktop? I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by austin571, Feb 9, 2018.

  1. AUSTIN571
    austin571 Win User

    How do I download files without having to use MS edge to open them up?


    Even when I open Firefox and download a file. To open it (pdf) it has to open in Microsoft edge .
    How do I get files to just save to my desktop?
    I am so missing the simplicity of my mac.

    :)
     
    austin571, Feb 9, 2018
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  2. HOW TO DO
    how to do Win User

    HELP!! - Toshiba driver update for Toshiba Hotkey Driver - Error 0x800f0203

    I'm now running Windows 10 upgraded from Windows 7 & I have the same continuous problem with the update

    • Toshiba driver update for Toshiba Hotkey Driver - Error 0x800f0203

    I tried your Method 1 to fix it which said changes have been made to my computer & to try & update again which failed.. again & the same message above came up again. My laptop is secure as I run Norton 360, so what should I do next to try & fix this problem?
    My laptop is a Toshiba satellite L650.

    Thank you

    David
     
    how to do, Feb 9, 2018
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  3. BRUCE HAGEN
    Bruce Hagen Win User
    Links in emails open in Edge. How do I get them to open in IE?

    Have you made IE default?

    To make IE11 the default browser in Wi10: Control Panel | Default Programs | Set your Default Programs. Select Internet Explorer 11.
     
    Bruce Hagen, Feb 9, 2018
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  4. BERTON
    Berton Win User

    How do I download files without having to use MS edge to open them up?

    I install a .pdf Reader such as Adobe Acrobat Reader or Foxit Reader and make it the Default Program for the file type. I find Edge to be problematic in that area.
     
    Berton, Feb 9, 2018
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  5. AUSTIN571
    austin571 Win User
    Thanks. Went into settings, apps, default, default by file type and was able to change it. Now if I could just figure how to save my scanned docs on my desktop and not the onedrive thing that is driving me batty
     
    austin571, Feb 9, 2018
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  6. BERTON
    Berton Win User
    Most times a scanning program will save to Documents/My Documents and a subFolder in that but there may be a setting in the program you use to change that. Win10 has a Fax and Scan feature in Start, W section, Windows Accessories, it shows Documents for saving. Having a few Hard Drives I tend to turn OneDrive off to prevent such issues.
     
    Berton, Apr 5, 2018
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