okay when you start a download by CLICKING on the link and NOT RIGHT clicking "save target as" there is a screen that shows up. it tells you some info about the file then along the BOTTOM of the screen there are 3 buttons "save" "open" and "cancel". now in the bottom left of this screen there is a check box that says somthing along the lines of "ALWAYS ask which directory to save files too" . i accidentaly unchecked the check box so now the screen never shows up and files are always saved to this really hard to find folder. if you know of a way that i can fix it so that it has the box checked and the screen shows up please tell me.

All ideas even theories are wanted PLEASE HELP.Follow these steps:

1. Start
2. Settings
3. Control Panel
4. Internet Options
5. Advanced Tab
6. Recover standard settings button.

You are using Internet Explorer, correct?If Raptor's answer doesn't work try this:
Control Panel>Folder options>file types tab and SCROLL down to the file type you are trying to download. Highlight it, click advanced and tick 'confirm open after download'