Vista - Missing Downloads

01-13-2008

I am using an application that downloads excel files to my pc. I indicate
that I want these files to go to my desktop, but once the download has
completed, the file is nowhere to be found. I've even done a complete search
of my hard drive, and still no luck. When I try to download again, I'm told
the file is already there.

Where in the world is the file, and how do I access it?

01-13-2008

"Kanda" <Kanda@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:60401D41-CE1F-4E5F-B5BA-A9F10377C75A@xxxxxx

Quote:

>I am using an application that downloads excel files to my pc. I indicate
> that I want these files to go to my desktop, but once the download has
> completed, the file is nowhere to be found. I've even done a complete
> search
> of my hard drive, and still no luck. When I try to download again, I'm
> told
> the file is already there.
>
> Where in the world is the file, and how do I access it?

It may be "off-screen". Try increasing your screen resolution or hiding the
taskbar and see if it mysteriously appears.

Alternative click the start button and paste in this and see if it's in the
folder that pops up

%userprofile%\Desktop

--
Jon

01-13-2008

Nope, that didn't work. Any other ideas?

"Jon" wrote:

Quote:

> "Kanda" <Kanda@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:60401D41-CE1F-4E5F-B5BA-A9F10377C75A@xxxxxx

Quote:

> >I am using an application that downloads excel files to my pc. I indicate
> > that I want these files to go to my desktop, but once the download has
> > completed, the file is nowhere to be found. I've even done a complete
> > search
> > of my hard drive, and still no luck. When I try to download again, I'm
> > told
> > the file is already there.
> >
> > Where in the world is the file, and how do I access it?

>
>
> It may be "off-screen". Try increasing your screen resolution or hiding the
> taskbar and see if it mysteriously appears.
>
> Alternative click the start button and paste in this and see if it's in the
> folder that pops up
>
> %userprofile%\Desktop
>
> --
> Jon
>
>
>
>

01-13-2008

"Kanda" <Kanda@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:69748148-6867-4020-9DE7-F8D8AEB8892F@xxxxxx

Quote:

> Nope, that didn't work. Any other ideas?
>

Start > Search > ext:xls

After the ext:xls press spacebar and type the first few characters of the
name of the download

--
Jon

01-13-2008

Still no luck

"Jon" wrote:

Quote:

> "Kanda" <Kanda@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:69748148-6867-4020-9DE7-F8D8AEB8892F@xxxxxx

Quote:

> > Nope, that didn't work. Any other ideas?
> >

>
>
> Start > Search > ext:xls
>
> After the ext:xls press spacebar and type the first few characters of the
> name of the download
>
> --
> Jon
>
>
>
>

01-13-2008

"Kanda" <Kanda@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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056B092-F970-492B-8FF3-D968B12913EF@xxxxxx

Quote:

> Still no luck
>

Well the only other thing I can suggest is to try downloading them using
another application eg Internet Explorer.

It may be a bug in the particular program you're using.

--
Jon

01-13-2008

Kanda wrote:

Quote:

> I am using an application that downloads excel files to my pc. I indicate
> that I want these files to go to my desktop, but once the download has
> completed, the file is nowhere to be found. I've even done a complete search
> of my hard drive, and still no luck. When I try to download again, I'm told
> the file is already there.
>
> Where in the world is the file, and how do I access it?

what application are you using? can you download to a folder instead?

01-13-2008

If you go to C:\Users\youraccount\Desktop
do you see a button for "Compatability Files"?
If so, click on it.

--
http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview

"Kanda" <Kanda@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:60401D41-CE1F-4E5F-B5BA-A9F10377C75A@xxxxxx

Quote:

> I am using an application that downloads excel files to my pc. I indicate
> that I want these files to go to my desktop, but once the download has
> completed, the file is nowhere to be found. I've even done a complete
> search
> of my hard drive, and still no luck. When I try to download again, I'm
> told
> the file is already there.
>
> Where in the world is the file, and how do I access it?

01-14-2008

Maybe you're downloading to another user's Desktop?

"Kanda" wrote:

Quote:

> I am using an application that downloads excel files to my pc. I indicate
> that I want these files to go to my desktop, but once the download has
> completed, the file is nowhere to be found. I've even done a complete search
> of my hard drive, and still no luck. When I try to download again, I'm told
> the file is already there.
>
> Where in the world is the file, and how do I access it?

01-13-2008	#1 (permalink)
Kanda n/a posts	Missing Downloads I am using an application that downloads excel files to my pc. I indicate that I want these files to go to my desktop, but once the download has completed, the file is nowhere to be found. I've even done a complete search of my hard drive, and still no luck. When I try to download again, I'm told the file is already there. Where in the world is the file, and how do I access it?
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01-13-2008	#2 (permalink)
Jon n/a posts	Re: Missing Downloads "Kanda" <Kanda@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:60401D41-CE1F-4E5F-B5BA-A9F10377C75A@xxxxxx Quote: >I am using an application that downloads excel files to my pc. I indicate > that I want these files to go to my desktop, but once the download has > completed, the file is nowhere to be found. I've even done a complete > search > of my hard drive, and still no luck. When I try to download again, I'm > told > the file is already there. > > Where in the world is the file, and how do I access it? It may be "off-screen". Try increasing your screen resolution or hiding the taskbar and see if it mysteriously appears. Alternative click the start button and paste in this and see if it's in the folder that pops up %userprofile%\Desktop -- Jon
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01-13-2008	#3 (permalink)
Kanda n/a posts	Re: Missing Downloads Nope, that didn't work. Any other ideas? "Jon" wrote: Quote: > "Kanda" <Kanda@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:60401D41-CE1F-4E5F-B5BA-A9F10377C75A@xxxxxx Quote: > >I am using an application that downloads excel files to my pc. I indicate > > that I want these files to go to my desktop, but once the download has > > completed, the file is nowhere to be found. I've even done a complete > > search > > of my hard drive, and still no luck. When I try to download again, I'm > > told > > the file is already there. > > > > Where in the world is the file, and how do I access it? > > > It may be "off-screen". Try increasing your screen resolution or hiding the > taskbar and see if it mysteriously appears. > > Alternative click the start button and paste in this and see if it's in the > folder that pops up > > %userprofile%\Desktop > > -- > Jon > > > >
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01-13-2008	#4 (permalink)
Jon n/a posts	Re: Missing Downloads "Kanda" <Kanda@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:69748148-6867-4020-9DE7-F8D8AEB8892F@xxxxxx Quote: > Nope, that didn't work. Any other ideas? > Start > Search > ext:xls After the ext:xls press spacebar and type the first few characters of the name of the download -- Jon
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01-13-2008	#5 (permalink)
Kanda n/a posts	Re: Missing Downloads Still no luck "Jon" wrote: Quote: > "Kanda" <Kanda@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:69748148-6867-4020-9DE7-F8D8AEB8892F@xxxxxx Quote: > > Nope, that didn't work. Any other ideas? > > > > > Start > Search > ext:xls > > After the ext:xls press spacebar and type the first few characters of the > name of the download > > -- > Jon > > > >
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01-13-2008	#6 (permalink)
Jon n/a posts	Re: Missing Downloads "Kanda" <Kanda@xxxxxx> wrote in message news056B092-F970-492B-8FF3-D968B12913EF@xxxxxx Quote: > Still no luck > Well the only other thing I can suggest is to try downloading them using another application eg Internet Explorer. It may be a bug in the particular program you're using. -- Jon
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01-13-2008	#7 (permalink)
David Sanders n/a posts	Re: Missing Downloads Kanda wrote: Quote: > I am using an application that downloads excel files to my pc. I indicate > that I want these files to go to my desktop, but once the download has > completed, the file is nowhere to be found. I've even done a complete search > of my hard drive, and still no luck. When I try to download again, I'm told > the file is already there. > > Where in the world is the file, and how do I access it? what application are you using? can you download to a folder instead?
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01-13-2008	#8 (permalink)
Dave n/a posts	Re: Missing Downloads If you go to C:\Users\youraccount\Desktop do you see a button for "Compatability Files"? If so, click on it. -- http://get.live.com/wlmail/overview "Kanda" <Kanda@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:60401D41-CE1F-4E5F-B5BA-A9F10377C75A@xxxxxx Quote: > I am using an application that downloads excel files to my pc. I indicate > that I want these files to go to my desktop, but once the download has > completed, the file is nowhere to be found. I've even done a complete > search > of my hard drive, and still no luck. When I try to download again, I'm > told > the file is already there. > > Where in the world is the file, and how do I access it?
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01-14-2008	#9 (permalink)
uvbogden n/a posts	RE: Missing Downloads Maybe you're downloading to another user's Desktop? "Kanda" wrote: Quote: > I am using an application that downloads excel files to my pc. I indicate > that I want these files to go to my desktop, but once the download has > completed, the file is nowhere to be found. I've even done a complete search > of my hard drive, and still no luck. When I try to download again, I'm told > the file is already there. > > Where in the world is the file, and how do I access it?
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