Windows 10: Changing location of download files not working via settings

Discus and support Changing location of download files not working via settings in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I have a load of iCloud photos that I wish to send to a second storage drive I have on my Dell Optiplex 7040.So, I have C: drive and a SDD labeled D:.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by abe21209, Jan 17, 2025.

  1. abe21209 Win User

    Changing location of download files not working via settings


    I have a load of iCloud photos that I wish to send to a second storage drive I have on my Dell Optiplex 7040.So, I have C: drive and a SDD labeled D:. In settings > where new content is saved - I have only new apps go to C:, everything else goes to D: However when I click DL from iCloud, it goes to C:\download....Is there a way to download files to D: directly?thanks!

    :)
     
    abe21209, Jan 17, 2025
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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, Jan 17, 2025
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  3. How to change location of MSI????.tmp file

    Hi,

    You may change the location of the .tmp file by following the steps provided below:

    • Go to This PC.
    • Right-click This PC, and then select Advanced System Setting.
    • Click Environment Variables.
    • Under system variable, double-click tmp and change the path for the file of your reference.

    If the location still can't be changed, we suggest that you post it on our
    MSDN forum
    . We have highly technical users and IT professionals there that can address your concern.

    Feel free to contact us if you have other concerns.
     
    Dennis Mop, Jan 17, 2025
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  4. Kem Mon Win User

    Changing location of download files not working via settings

    Unable to turn on the Location from the Location Settings.

    Hi Rafiul,

    It is possible that the
    GPS chipset
    is not working properly causing your location settings to be
    disabled or cannot be turned on. Kindly run the
    Hardware and Device Troubleshooter
    and check if there's any changes. To run the
    troubleshooter, follow these steps:


    • On the search bar, type
      Troubleshooting
      and hit
      Enter.

    • Choose
      Hardware and Sound.

    • Click on the
      Hardware and Devices
      to run the
      Troubleshooter.

    If the issue
    persists, we suggest that you contact your
    computer/laptop's manufacturer
    for further assistance.

    Update us on how it goes.

    Regards.
     
    Kem Mon, Jan 17, 2025
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