Windows 10: unable to change download location in Edge

Discus and support unable to change download location in Edge in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I discontinued use of One Drive several months ago yet cannot change downloads setting accordingly in the new Edge browser. Do not find settings menu.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by klaro 1590, Sep 28, 2020.

  1. unable to change download location in Edge


    I discontinued use of One Drive several months ago yet cannot change downloads setting accordingly in the new Edge browser. Do not find settings menu. Also applies to cookies settings...where the heck is the options settings?

    :)
     
    klaro 1590, Sep 28, 2020
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  2. How can I set EDGE to by default download to D:\Downloads


    Hi:

    I do not use Edge, but here is one suggested method (it dates from Aug 2015, but I presume the steps are still valid):

    How to change the default Microsoft Edge download location - gHacks Tech News

    EDIT: And here is a tutorial right here in tenforums.com:
    Microsoft Edge Downloads Folder - Change in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

    HTH,
    MM
     
    MoxieMomma, Sep 28, 2020
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  3. Is there any way to choose a download location and name in Edge instead of getting the default name and the Download directory?

    Hello,

    Thank you for posting your concern here in Microsoft Community and welcome to the Windows 10 family. I would be happy to assist you.

    From the description provided, I understand that you want to change the download location for Microsoft Edge.

    I would suggest you to refer to the below steps to change the default download location in Microsoft Edge Browser.


    • Open File Explorer.

    • Right click on Downloads and select
      Properties.

    • Select Location tab and click Move
      and then select where you want to have your downloads to be saved.

    For more information about Microsoft Edge browser, refer to the below link:

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/microsoft-edge

    Hope this information is helpful. If the issue still persists, please post back for further assistance, we'll be glad to assist you.

    Thank You.
     
    Sayan_Ghosh, Sep 28, 2020
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  4. unable to change download location in Edge

    Microsoft Edge..

    Hi,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft community.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps if you are using Microsoft edge in MSN home page for changing your current location and check if it helps.

    • Open edge browser login to msn.com.
    • Then on the right hand side, click on gear icon.
    • Go to settings, then under “market and language” and “home location” option change your current location and check whether it shows correct.
    If you are using bing.com through edge browser then I suggest you to follow the below steps and check.

    • Open edge browser login to bing.com.
    • Then on the right hand side, click on gear icon.
    • Go to “region” option and click on “change your region” link.
    • Then select your country it will take your location.
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Sep 28, 2020
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