Windows 10: Downloads Folder get Auto Formatting

Discus and support Downloads Folder get Auto Formatting in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hello, When I open my Downloads Folder in File Explorer, it is automatically being formatted and organized by Dates / Times Frames. I'd like to control... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by l_turn9, Jul 3, 2023.

  1. l_turn9 Win User

    Downloads Folder get Auto Formatting


    Hello, When I open my Downloads Folder in File Explorer, it is automatically being formatted and organized by Dates / Times Frames. I'd like to control how this formatting is done, I also wish to Cut these Files from my HD and store some on a Flash Drive, again, I am not allowed to do this....Thanks -

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    l_turn9, Jul 3, 2023
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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 3, 2023
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  3. Fernandz Win User
    How To Format A Write Protected Flash Memory ?

    ¿You already tried this one?...

    Run CMD


    1. diskpart
    2. list disk

    Then in the 3º step, put the correct number of disk in the list for the usb flash (if it's listed in disk 3, then you'll have to write select disk 3).

    2. select disk #
    3. clean
    4. create partition primary
    5. select partition 1
    6. active
    7. format fs=fat32
    8. assign
    9. exit

    with that commands you will format the flash drive in fat32, if you have a large drive you can select also "format fs=ntfs" in step 7.

    good luck!
     
    Fernandz, Jul 3, 2023
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  4. KTR
    ktr Win User

    Downloads Folder get Auto Formatting

    Need to format, can I transfer my Steam games or I need to download everything again?

    • Back up the "steamapps" folder.
    • Format.
    • Install Steam.
    • Login to your Steam account.
    • Close Steam completely.
    • Copy the "steamapps" folder back
    • Done!
     
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