Windows 10: How do i change my downloads folder back to default?

I accidentally set my downloads folder to D:/ and i cant seem to change it, i tried restoring it back to default, didn't work, i tried moving it back to my userprofile, it didnt work either. and the download folder name was changed to D:/

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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.

 

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

 

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.