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How to download files from the net directly to a flash drive

Discussion in 'Storage and Networking' started by flatearthling, Feb 15, 2010.

  1. flatearthling Newcomer, in training

    I wish to download some very large files from the net. Is it possible to download them directly to a flash drive w/o writing to my hard drive 1st? I have a Dell 2300 w/ pentium4 and windows xp.
    flatearthling, Feb 15, 2010
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  2. jobeard TS Ambassador Posts: 12,235   +123

    on the link that points to the download, right-click and use the Save Link As ...
    then navigate to the driveletter for the thumbdrive and SAVE
    jobeard, Feb 15, 2010
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  3. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,894   +117

    I still think IE puts it in a temp folder before transferring to the drive. Opera will download it directly to the drive without a temp dir so you may give that a shot if what jobeard says doesn't work.
    SNGX1275, Feb 15, 2010
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  4. hellokitty[hk] I'm a TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 4,001   +31

    One of my more foolish friends was bittorenting on his flash drive...something like that will certainly lower your flash drive's lifespan.
    hellokitty[hk], Feb 16, 2010
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