Find a file you have downloaded

Applies to all editions of Windows Vista. Which edition of Windows Vista am I using?

When you use Internet Explorer to download a file from the Internet, you are asked where you want to store the file. If you don't specify where you want the file to be stored, programs, documents, and webpages are saved in the Documents folder, and pictures are saved in the Pictures folder.

See also

• Downloading from the Internet: frequently asked questions