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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "Microsoft%20Edge%20latest%20version%2C%20how%20do%20I%20get%20the%20download%20dialog%20to%20so%20straight%20to%20a%20save%20as%20prompt%3F"
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        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here\u2019s how to configure Microsoft Edge (latest Chromium-based) so that when you download a file, it goes straight to a **\u201cSave As\u201d** dialog (where you can pick the folder and name). However, note: Edge doesn\u2019t always trigger the \u201cSave As\u201d picker *immediately* on every download \u2014 the behavior may depend on file type and context.\n\n---\n\n### \u2705 What you *can* do: Enable prompt for each download\n\n1. Open Edge.\n2. Click the three-dot menu (\u22ef) in the top-right \u2192 **Settings**.\n3. In Settings, go to **Downloads**.\n4. Find the toggle labeled *\u201cAsk me what to do with each download\u201d* and turn it **on**. ([techcommunity.microsoft.com](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/articles/announcing-the-open-save-as-save-and-delete-prompts-for/m-p/1646521?utm_source=openai))  \n5. [Optional] Also in Downloads settings, you can change the default downloads folder by clicking **Change** under **Location**. ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/change-the-downloads-folder-location-in-microsoft-edge-4049e93b-0ef6-e44f-aca0-7d5f37a39294?utm_source=openai))  \n\nWith that setting on, Edge will prompt with options like **Open**, **Save As**, **Save**, or **Cancel** every time you start a download. If you choose \u201cSave As,\u201d that invokes the \u201cSave As\u201d dialog to pick folder & filename. ([microsoft.com](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/learning-center/how-to-manage-downloads?msockid=1084b72a8cea61320e6da1818de66066&utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### \u26a0\ufe0f What Edge *can\u2019t* do: Always open Save As directly\n\nA few limitations to understand:\n\n- Even with \u201cAsk me what to do with each download\u201d enabled, clicking a download link won\u2019t always immediately open the **Save As** window. Sometimes Edge will show a small prompt in the upper-right (\u201cOpen / Save / Save as / Cancel\u201d). Then you must click \u201cSave As\u201d manually. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/MicrosoftEdge/comments/16n83to?utm_source=openai))  \n- There is currently *no* setting to make Edge always skip that prompt and drop directly into \u201cSave As\u201d with the file explorer **every** time. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/5496729/how-do-i-make-edge-always-save-as-when-downloading?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you're coming from browsers like Chrome or Firefox, you may notice this difference: Edge adds an extra click after you select the file/link \u2014 first you choose \u201cSave As\u201d from the prompt, and **then** pick your folder. Chrome sometimes opens the \"Save As\" dialog immediately upon click (depending on configuration).\n\n---\n\nIf you want a summary:\n\n| Action | Setting in Edge |\n|--------|------------------|\n| Prompt with options (including \u201cSave As\u201d) for *each* download | \u201cAsk me what to do with each download\u201d turned **On** in Settings \u2192 Downloads |\n| Immediately choose folder & filename without extra prompt | Not supported in Edge currently |\n\n---\n\nIf you tell me whether you're using Windows or Mac (or Edge version if you know), I can double-check whether there's been any update or workaround that\u2019s specific to your setup."
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "Windows%2011."
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "On Windows 11, Microsoft Edge lets you *ask where to save each file before downloading*, which enables a **Save As**-style dialog\u2014but there\u2019s *no built-in setting* that always skips Edge\u2019s small \u201cOpen / Save / Save As / Cancel\u201d prompt and goes directly to the Save As file picker. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/5496729/how-do-i-make-edge-always-save-as-when-downloading?utm_source=openai))\n\nHere\u2019s how things currently work, and what you *can* do to come close to what you want.\n\n---\n\n### \ud83d\udd0d Steps to enable \u201cAsk what to do with each download\u201d in Edge\n\n1. Open Microsoft Edge.  \n2. Click the three-dot menu (\u22ef) at top right \u2192 **Settings**.  \n3. From the side menu, select **Downloads**.  \n4. Turn on **\u201cAsk what to do with each download\u201d** (or sometimes labeled \u201cAsk where to save each file before downloading\u201d). ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/change-the-downloads-folder-location-in-microsoft-edge-4049e93b-0ef6-e44f-aca0-7d5f37a39294?utm_source=openai))  \n5. (Optional) In the same Downloads settings, you can also change the **default download folder** under \u201cLocation.\u201d ([support.microsoft.com](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/change-the-downloads-folder-location-in-microsoft-edge-4049e93b-0ef6-e44f-aca0-7d5f37a39294?utm_source=openai))\n\nWith this setting enabled, each time you start a download, Edge will show a prompt asking whether you want to **Open**, **Save As**, **Save**, or **Cancel**. If you pick **Save As**, then you get the Windows file-picker dialog to choose folder + filename. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/answers/questions/2366017/download-options?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### \u26a0\ufe0f Limitations: what you *can\u2019t* do\n\n- You **can\u2019t** force Edge to bypass the small prompt and *immediately* open the Windows file picker for every download with a single click. Edge\u2019s UI is designed so that you must choose **Save As** from the prompt to invoke that dialog. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/5496729/how-do-i-make-edge-always-save-as-when-downloading?utm_source=openai))  \n- If \u201cAsk what to do with each download\u201d is turned *off*, downloads will go straight to the default folder without giving you the option to pick a location or filename. ([learn.microsoft.com](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/2370577/can-i-make-edge-to-automatically-download-files?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n### \ud83d\udca1 Possible workaround / hack\n\nThere\u2019s no official feature or flag that completely removes the \u201cOpen / Save / Save As / Cancel\u201d prompt, but an unofficial workaround (with caveats) has been suggested:\n\n- One user suggested changing Edge\u2019s **default download folder** to a location where the browser doesn\u2019t have write permissions (for example, a folder where you deny \u201cwrite\u201d access).  \n- Then disable the \u201cAsk what to do with each download\u201d setting.  \n- Because Edge cannot automatically write to that folder, it may be forced to open the Windows \u201cSave As\u201d dialog.  \n- This kind of trick is not officially supported and could cause other unintended behavior. It might also break or behave inconsistently depending on updates or system policies. ([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/MicrosoftEdge/comments/mikjsm/just_switched_to_edge_how_do_i_disable_the/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can check whether Microsoft has added a new feature recently (since mid-2026) to fully force \u201cSave As\u201d directly. Do you want me to look into that?"
    }
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