Renaming a download file or program before the download starts.

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Renaming a download file or program before the download starts.

I would like to be able to rename a file before I start downloading it. I can do it in IE, but it does not seem to be possible in Safari...or is it?

Your help will be greatly appreciated!

Windows PC, Windows XP Pro

Posted on Apr 19, 2008 9:13 PM

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Answer 1

Apr 20, 2008 6:26 AM in response to dex_10

Not true.
Right click and choose "Save linked file as..." allows you to rename the file prior to downloading it.
Be careful not to change the file extension, however.

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Answer 2

Apr 20, 2008 1:24 PM in response to QuickTimeKirk

QuickTimeKirk, not all download file links are direct links to the file you want to download.
Some force you through a blank interstitial page, and others use php scripts to access the file. In these cases in Safari for Windows, 'Save As' is useless.

Jenifur Charne

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dex_10 Author

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Apr 30, 2008 11:20 PM in response to JeniSkunk

Yep, this is exactly my experience as well. Would be helpful if Safari could have a pop-up asking me where to save the file and what to call it.

At the moment when I right-click I can only hope that the current page is the final landing page for the download and I can only download to my default location which happens to be the desktop. One cannot decide on the spot that you wanna change your download location.

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Answer 4

Apr 20, 2008 6:01 AM in response to dex_10

Hi dex_10,

No, it isn't possible! You'll have to rename it after the download.

Hope this helps!

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