Windows 7: How to change the default "Save Picture as" directory for IntExp 8?

When I load a web page with embedded images, then right click on one of these images and select "Save picture as..." then as default save directory

libraries->pictures

is presented in the file open dialog. Ok, I can manually change this to another folder in the file open dialog. But how can I change this default directory (permanently even after a restart) to lets say D:\work?

Peter

Hi,

You need to edit the registry HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders

There you will see all the different situations like disc burning, cookies, along with Pictures. Just edit the location to be the default you want and it will start saving whatever you changed (eg pictures) to that location.



Hope it helps


OS

Suggestion:

Install Firefox. It always remembers where you saved the last image.

In both IE or Firefox it is a good idea to NOT allow it auto change size of images. If it does then the images can be small and grainy or blurred when saved.

You can google and find out how to do this.

Why would this be a solution/suggestion? What if the OP can't use anything else? What if the OP doesn't want multiple browsers (like me)? Would you like your mechanic to tell you to buy a new car when the oil needs to be changed?

Besides, my IE remembers my default save-to location.