Keep the zips with the .dsx files so that DIM knows  which files you downloaded so it can check for updates. Then you can unzip the files themselves anywhere and rename to your hearts content :)

The manifest file I usually delete. If you're only using DIM as a download/update program, the manifest files don't really matter. The important part is keeping the .dsx files with the zips.

Hope that helps.

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