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  1. Hee-Ho Win User

    Change the location of the downloads folder and I am unable to revert it back to where it...


    So, some weeks ago I changed the location of the downloads folder by mistake yeah... and now it's in D:\, and when I try to change it back I get a message similar to this one but instead with the D:\ If more information is needed I would appreciate it...

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    Hee-Ho, Jul 25, 2023
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  2. Nicrite Win User

    Vista Ultimate - 'User' Folder Location

    No tried that.

    Can copy the entire folder to D; but Windows still points to C as the location. Can change personal folders location to a folder on D;, but this still leaves hidden files etc on C;. Thus meaning there are 2 Users folders. Have managed to change the Public folder location to D;, with some registry tweaks, but this doesnt seem to work for the entire folder.

    any more suggestions
     
    Nicrite, Jul 25, 2023
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  3. 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, Jul 25, 2023
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  4. Change the location of the downloads folder and I am unable to revert it back to where it...

    Changing folder location

    Hi Kenneth,

    To change the location of a personal folder (e.g., Videos), follow these steps:

    1. Right-click the personal folder, and then click Properties.
    2. Switch to the Location tab in the dialog box.
    3. Click Move....
    4. Select the destination folder path and then click OK.
    Your apps will know the location of the shell folder, whichever drive it is in.
     
    Ramesh Srinivasan, Jul 25, 2023
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