Windows 10: How do I restore Default Gamebar Capture location?

I deleted the captures file where my screen recordings used to be stored. Now the recordings are being saved in C:\Users\sara3\AppData\Local\Temp along with other folders and random DAT files and text documents. It's very inconvenient. I tried to follow this methodress Windows Logo key + I, to open Settings.Click on Gaming and select Captures from the left pane.Click on Open folder to open the current capture folder.Now, right click on an empty space in the folder and select Properties.Click on Location tab, select Move and nav

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Restore Default Gamebar Capture location

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you want to restore the default location for GameBar Captures, I’ll help you with the steps to do this.



Refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows Logo key + I, to open
   Settings.
   
2. Click on Gaming and select
   Captures from the left pane.
   
3. Click on Open folder to open the current capture folder.
   
4. Now, right click on an empty space in the folder and select
   Properties.
   
5. Click on Location tab, and select
   Restore Default.
   
6. Click on OK and select Yes (Twice) to confirm the change.
   

Let us know if you need any further assistance, we will be glad to help you further.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Restore Default Gamebar Capture location

Hi,



Thank you for replying.



You can create a New Folder under the Videos folder and rename it as Captures. After renaming the folder refer the steps mentioned below to change the location for saving the captures:

1. Press Windows Logo key + I, to open
   Settings.
   
2. Click on Gaming and select
   Captures from the left pane.
   
3. Click on Open folder to open the current capture folder.
   
4. Now, right click on an empty space in the folder and select
   Properties.
   
5. Click on Location tab, select
   Move and navigate to the Captures folder that you have created inside
   Videos folder.
   
6. Click on OK and select Yes (Twice) to confirm the change.
   

Let us know how it goes.

Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Restore Default Gamebar Capture location

Hi, I followed your steps but the captures are still saved in my video folder, now located in C:\Users\\Videos. How could I change the capture save location to C:\Users\\Videos\Captures? Thanks for the help.