Windows 10: Cannot move downloads folder

Discus and support Cannot move downloads folder in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hello I just accidently changed my downloads folder to be my D drive and now I cannot change it to anything else or even restore the default... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by AlastairNiclair, Dec 24, 2020.

  1. Cannot move downloads folder


    Hello I just accidently changed my downloads folder to be my D drive and now I cannot change it to anything else or even restore the default location. Cannot move downloads folder d5feb9b6-84d8-4a4c-8170-cceb80f92bc5?upload=true.jpg

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    AlastairNiclair, Dec 24, 2020
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  2. Downloads folder is the Documents folder

    Hi Chris,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to Restore to Default the folders and document settings and see if it helps.

    Step 1:

    Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

    • Go to Download folder.
    • Right click on the Download Folder and go to Properties.
    • In Properties go to Location tab.
    • In location Tab Click on Restore Default.


    Step 2:

    Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

    • Go to Documents folder.
    • Right click on the Document folder and go to Properties.
    • In Properties go to Location tab.
    • In location Tab Click on Restore Default.
    After performing above steps change the settings as you required and check if it helps.

    Hope these information helps, please get back to us for future support, we’ll be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Prabhavathi Patil, Dec 24, 2020
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  3. topgundcp Win User
    Unable to delete a folder - Invalid folder name


    Suggestion:
    1. Run chkdsk x: /r to make sure that there's no HD corruption.
      x: is the drive containing the folder you want to delete.
    2. Try to delete the folder again. If still does not work, go to step 3.
    3. Download: Download - Linux Mint and create a bootable USB using: Rufus - Create bootable USB
    4. Boot up with Linux Mint and try to delete the folder again.
      NOTE: Unlike WinPE. Linux does not have any Windows permission imposed to it so it is easier to delete.
     
    topgundcp, Dec 24, 2020
    #3
  4. monim1 Win User

    Cannot move downloads folder

    EMUI

    Here's the steps to update EMUI 4.1.1 to 5.0 :
    • Download the EMUI 5.0(desired version) .zip file, and unzip it.
    • Place the .hwt file in the HWThemes folder from your phone.
    • Using the Themes app, apply the new theme.
    • Restart the phone, in order to see all the new changes.
    And you’re done!
     
    monim1, Dec 24, 2020
    #4
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