I tried to download a program with firefox portable and it is a nightmare getting to the firefox directory. I want a script or plug-in that sets the download directory (folder)to X:\firefoxportable\downloads\ where X=usb drive letter or better yet saves the path as a .ini file , Floyd
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Go to Tools→Options...→Main:Downloads, select "Save files to" and browse to your desired folder. The FirefoxPortable launcher automatically updates the drive letter throughout the prefs.js file (where your download preference is saved) before launching Firefox.
-hea
thanks for fast response
floyd
At the same place in the menu, you can also simply set it to 'ask' where to save your download.
It is always nice to have options!
"Ask" is the default as it made the most sense (defaulting to desktop isn't very portable, but defaulting to a directory on the drive is a bad idea as while you're downloading on a slow flash drive the writing makes using the apps slow). I believe the original FF3 Beta wasn't set to ask but the current RC is.
Sometimes, the impossible can become possible, if you're awesome!
"Ask" is the default as it made the most sense
Especially for portable Firefox, but I have my local copy set to Ask as well because I categorize downloads under my standard destination. Yep, there's a PortableApps folder under there.
-hea
Nice, didn't knew about this.
That doesn't work if the drive letter changes.
Personally I'd like to know as well, as I'd like to set it up in a simaler way.
(X:\Documents\Downloads\)
Did you try, or are you assuming. I'm quite sure if this is in the .js preference file, the drive letter will be changed.
I have. But that's with FF2 so...
Actually, my download directory changes to the PA drive letter when switching from computer.
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