I downloaded a big ISO file, and instead of saving it where I indicated, Windows XP saved it in a temp directory first. How can I avoid this? Keith Scott
Windows saves files to a temporary directory then, when it has finished, copies them to the folder you want. This means broken downloads can sometimes be resumed. However, it can be a problem if you are short of disk space because Windows needs up to 2GB of space to process a 700MB file, such as the ISO of a CD. Worse, Windows can sometimes "forget" to delete its temporary files, pointlessly consuming several gigabytes of space. The best solution is to use a file download manager such as FDM (Free Download Manager), FlashGet or LeechGet.
These are faster, more reliable, can resume broken downloads, and don't involve an unnecessary copy stage. Also, you can use the freeware CCleaner (http://ccleaner.com/) to remove any stray temporary files.
