Windows 10: Downloads and other default folders no longer showing in "This PC" after updating to windows 11

Is there anyway to get those folders back where it used to be? like here https://support.content.office.net/en-us/media/25d9a0ae-804a-484f-bb4b-86723dc60f2d.pngall the folders above devices and drives seems to be gone

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After updating Windows 11, default folders are not showing in this PC.

After updating Windows 11, default folders (document, download, music, pictures, and videos) are not showing in this PC section. Only Drive C: and Drive D: are visible. How can I bring back those folders?

 

After updating Windows 11, default folders are not showing in this PC.

Hi Tiger,

Pls check out:

• How to Add the Folders Group to This PC in Windows 11
  
• (solved) The Folders Group is Removed from 'This PC' after the New Tabs - Microsoft Community
  
• (solved) In This PC, Devices And Drivers are showing, but not Folder section, - Microsoft Community
  
• (solved) Folders section disappeared in "This PC" file explorer view - Microsoft Community
  

 

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.