How do I set an application's default directory? Intended For Windows Vista Windows XP Windows 2003 Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows 98 Windows 95 Use this procedure to configure where an application saves its files (i.e. where your WWW browser saves its downloads). Note that some applications may not function if you do this, so make sure to backup the shortcut before continuing. Right-click on the shortcut to the application, and select Properties. Click on the Shortcut tab, and specify the desired directory in the field labelled Start In. Written by: Annoyances.org Last updated: Wednesday, February 7, 2007 Care to discuss this article with other Windows users? Select your operating system here, and click Continue to post your question. - Choose your OS -Windows 7Windows VistaWindows Server 2003Windows XPWindows 2000Windows MeWindows 98Windows 95 Previous discussions about this article: (open a message to see applicable responses, if any) [Windows 95] Question about 'How do I set an application's default directory?' (DAVID LOPEZ: Saturday, September 15, 2001) [Windows 2000] Question about 'How do I set an application's default directory?' (Elias Kushner: Wednesday, December 19, 2001) [Windows 95] Question about 'How do I set an application's default directory?' (NMCDONALD: Monday, March 11, 2002) [Windows XP] Question about 'How do I set an application's default directory?' (Kaz: Tuesday, December 24, 2002) [Windows XP] How do I change Window's default install directory? (Ryan Hellevang: Tuesday, September 23, 2003) [Windows XP] Question about 'How do I set an application's default directory?' (Solaz: Monday, June 21, 2004) Return to "Customizing Windows"