Windows 10: Can't change the download location

Discus and support Can't change the download location in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; How to change the all downloading location, from c drive to d drive ?I changed the location from settings, but it still downloading for the c drive.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Yugath, Jan 10, 2024.

  1. Yugath Win User

    Can't change the download location


    How to change the all downloading location, from c drive to d drive ?I changed the location from settings, but it still downloading for the c drive.

    :)
     
    Yugath, Jan 10, 2024
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  2. Changed the 'downloads' location to E-Drive. Couldn't reverse!!

    Hi Gokul,

    Thank you for using Windows 10.

    I suggest you to follow the below mentioned steps and check if that helps:

    • Right Click on Downloads folder.
    • Click on Properties.
    • Select Location tab.
    • Click on Move and choose your location.
    Hope it helps. Let us know if you need further assistance and we'll be glad to help.
     
    Navneet Anand, Jan 10, 2024
    #2
  3. Gokul GR Win User
    Changed the 'downloads' location to E-Drive. Couldn't reverse!!

    But the problem is whenever I click the properties of Downloads
    folder, it is showing the properties dialog box of E-drive partition. How could I solve this?
     
    Gokul GR, Jan 10, 2024
    #3
  4. Can't change the download location

    Can’t change the location.

    Hi George,

    I am sorry to hear that you had to encounter an internet connection issue in Windows 10 before. You can always come to us for any issues on Windows 10, we will be glad to help you.

    Let us see what to do to resolve this issue on location settings. TO assist you better, please answer the questions below.


    • Where did you see your location as Vermont USA? How did you tried to change the location?

    • Are you getting any error messages while changing the location?

    • What is the build version of the Windows? Follow the below steps to check the build version.

    • Open up the run command with the
      Win key + R key combo.

    • Type winver into the run command text box and hit
      OK.

    • You should now see a dialog screen revealing the OS build and registration information.

    I suggest you to ON the location service and check if the location is changed to your current location. If the location service is ON, the Windows will automatically find your location once the system in connected to internet and update
    the location on the Apps, which has the permission to access to the location. Refer to the below link to ON the location service and more.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12444/windows-10-location-service-privacy-faq

    You may also change your Country or region manually by the following steps;


    • In the search box on task bar, enter Change region, then select
      Change your country or region.

    • Under Country or region, select your new region.

    Hope you can change your location.

    Get back to us for further assistance, we will be glad to help you.
     
    Rishad K T, Jan 10, 2024
    #4
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