All of a sudden when I go to download a file the "save as box doesn't come up..file goes directly to Downloads. How do I fix that issue

Hi ANDREA! My name is David. I am a user of Microsoft products like you, and it is a pleasure to greet you.

It sounds like you're experiencing a couple of problems with file downloading behavior and missing bookmarks or shortcuts in your browser on Windows 10. Let's tackle these issues one at a time.

1. Normally, when you try to download a file and select Save As, you should be prompted with a dialog box that allows you to choose the destination folder. If this isn't happening and files are automatically going to your Downloads folder, it might be due to your browser's settings. Here's how you can check and adjust these settings based on the browser you're using:

For Google Chrome:

1. Open Chrome and click on the three dots in the upper right corner to open the menu.
2. Go to Settings > Advanced > Downloads.
3. Check if the option Ask where to save each file before downloading is turned on. If not, toggle it on.

For Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open Firefox and click on the three horizontal lines in the upper right corner to open the menu.
2. Go to Options > General.
3. Scroll down to the Files and Applications section and find the Downloads settings. Make sure Always ask you where to save files is selected.

For Microsoft Edge:

1. Open Edge and click on the three dots in the upper right corner to open the menu.
2. Go to Settings > Downloads.
3. Ensure the switch for Ask where to save each file before downloading is turned on.

If you're using a different browser, please let me know.

2. For your bookmarks or shortcuts that have disappeared from your browser's homepage, it's possible that your browser settings were reset or a browser update changed how these are displayed. To restore or re-add these links, please follow these general steps, adjusting for the specific browser you use:
3. Open your browser and go to the bookmarks or favorites section.
4. Look for an option to Import bookmarks or Manage bookmarks. This can usually help if you've previously exported or backed up your bookmarks.
5. If you haven't backed up your bookmarks, you'll need to manually add them again to your browser. Most browsers allow you to do this by visiting the website you want to bookmark and then selecting the option to bookmark or add to favorites (often found in the browser's menu or by clicking a star icon near the address bar).

If that's the case, please provide more details about your issue, such as which browser you're using or any relevant information to better understand your problem.

Let me know if the shared information has been helpful. Regards.

I have the same issue with outlook app on windows 11. Can someone please help me?

I'd like the answer to deal with the following:

now even though the following setting is made

ie ask where each file is saved, chrome jumps automatically to save the file without offering this choice.

This behaviour began 18.03.2024. The work around for this functionality screw-up is a time sink - navigate to where it went - cut - navigate to where it should go - and paste.

At times like these, some sarcasm is called for to make the point - Just A Glitch?

The issue is with Outlook 365. It just happened to me again. I chose "save as" on the first email attachment and was able to put it where I wanted. I did the same on the second attachment (same email) and Outlook didn't bring up File Explorer but instead just stuck it in the Downloads folder.

Same problem starting 1-2 days ago (July 2024). It used to prompt me, but now files are just going to my default folder. I turned the setting off and back on, restarted chrome, no change. And now it downloads to my default folder AND opens without me telling it to. I'm on chrome.