Saving downloads to desktop

Don't understand the download system on my macbook pro. When i used to download items on my G4,it went to the desktop. Now, I have ot use spotlite to select download folder and then look for the download.
Any suggestions please.

If you want downloaded files to automatically go to your desktop open Safari preferences and on the 'General' tab change 'Save downloaded files to:'.

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