Windows 10: Changing folder type default to Documents

Discus and support Changing folder type default to Documents in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I work with a lot of media files music / video and jpgs and frequently when I set a folder with one of this I get a bunch of utterly useless column... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Close-By, Jul 22, 2021.

  1. Close-By Win User

    Changing folder type default to Documents


    I work with a lot of media files music / video and jpgs and frequently when I set a folder with one of this I get a bunch of utterly useless column headings which relate to album or music tracks, whereas without exception what I actually need is documents folder view each and every time date modified, file type, and size.Is there any way of fixing this bug. I have been waiting for a fix for several years now. Would be willing to consider 3rd party software if it is required to fix this.Thanks

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    Close-By, Jul 22, 2021
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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, Jul 22, 2021
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  3. Remon Ont Win User
    Changed Videos folder and can't reset it to default or change it

    Thank you for posting back.

    We suggest that you check this
    article
    about "How to Change the Default Location of the My Documents Folder"
    and try the troubleshooting steps provided there to change the the default location of your Videos folder.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Remon Ont, Jul 22, 2021
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  4. Yolvi Ell Win User

    Changing folder type default to Documents

    Documents Destination

    The next troubleshooting step we suggest is to restore the default location of the folders. To do this, follow these steps:


    • Right-click the Start button.

    • Choose File Explorer.

    • Type shell:UsersFilesFolder in the address bar.

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    • Right-click the Documents folder.

    • Click the Location tab.

    • Click Restore Default.

    • Click OK.



    Follow the same steps to restore the default location for your Pictures folder.



    Give these steps a shot and check if the folders are unlinked from OneDrive.
     
    Yolvi Ell, Jul 22, 2021
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