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Discus and support recently, downloaded or attached pdf files default to downloads folder instead of opening... in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; After recent update to my Win 10, downloaded or attached pdf files don't open in default app adobe reader, but go directly to downloades folder... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by DonRobertson_1934, Dec 12, 2020.

  1. recently, downloaded or attached pdf files default to downloads folder instead of opening...


    After recent update to my Win 10, downloaded or attached pdf files don't open in default app adobe reader, but go directly to downloades folder

    :)
     
    DonRobertson_1934, Dec 12, 2020
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  2. How can I set EDGE to by default download to D:\Downloads


    Hi:

    I do not use Edge, but here is one suggested method (it dates from Aug 2015, but I presume the steps are still valid):

    How to change the default Microsoft Edge download location - gHacks Tech News

    EDIT: And here is a tutorial right here in tenforums.com:
    Microsoft Edge Downloads Folder - Change in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

    HTH,
    MM
     
    MoxieMomma, Dec 12, 2020
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  3. Suprmatt Win User
    PDF file does not show up as downloadable in message view

    I just received an email with a pdf attached. In my list of emails it shows that there is an attachment. However, when I click to open the email, there is no way to download the attachment. I was able to download the attachment by logging into my email
    from my laptop. Any suggestions?
     
    Suprmatt, Dec 12, 2020
    #3
  4. recently, downloaded or attached pdf files default to downloads folder instead of opening...

    Downloaded files disappear


    When you download a file through any browser, there's an option somewhere to 'Open Containing Folder.'

    In Windows, to find a file you have downloaded...

    1. Open your personal folder by clicking the Start button and then clicking your user name at the top of the Start menu's right pane.
    2. Double-click one of the following folders:
      • Downloads
      • Documents
      • Pictures
      • Videos
      • Music


    If you do not see the file you are looking for, but know its file name, you can search for it by following these steps:
    To search for a file you have downloaded...

    1. Click the Start button
    2. Type all or part of the file name into the Search box.
      The file you are looking for will appear in the list of results.
     
    teachermark, Dec 12, 2020
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