Windows 10: I can't change my default save location

Discus and support I can't change my default save location in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; So I was moving my SSD to my new computer and was trying to set it to be the default save location on my new computer but due to the existence of the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by AN3601773, Sep 8, 2024.

  1. AN3601773 Win User

    I can't change my default save location


    So I was moving my SSD to my new computer and was trying to set it to be the default save location on my new computer but due to the existence of the windows apps folder, I am unable to. I've deleted a lot of my previous documents and such trying to get it to work and this folder is the last thing I think is in my way.Edit: I've figure out how to get it off but I still am unable to set my SSD I can't change my default save location :D to my default save location due to error 0x80070005. How to solve?

    :)
     
    AN3601773, Sep 8, 2024
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  2. Geethu B Win User

    Making HDD as default saving location instead of sdd for files

    Hi Kiefer,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.
    I will surely help you to fix this issue.

    I suggest you to try the following steps to change default saving locations. Check if it helps.


    • Click on Start and click on
      Settings.

    • Open System and click on
      Storage in the left-pane.

    • Under the section Save Locations in the
      right-pane, select the appropriate location to which you want to save files.

    • Restart the computer and check if it helps.
    Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.
     
    Geethu B, Sep 8, 2024
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  3. Default location to save documenets

    Hi Frank,

    Sorry for the delayed response.

    From your recent description, it seems like the issue is confined to Word documents. If true, then follow the steps below and check if it helps.

    • Launch Word application.
    • Go to File Menu and select Options.
    • In the pop-up dialog box, towards the left pane, select Save.
    • Under Default location file, browse the location you want to save.
    • Check if the issue persists.

    Hope this helps.
     
    Arvind Ram, Sep 8, 2024
    #3
  4. I can't change my default save location

    Default location to save documenets

    Hi Frank,



    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.



    I understand that you are facing issues with Windows 10. I apologize for the inconvenience caused to you.

    The issue could occur if the default location is saved as OneDrive and we need to change it to local drive in default storage location.



    I suggest you to refer to the below steps and check if it helps.

    1. Click on Start Menu and then click on Settings.

    2. Click on Systems.

    3. Then click on Storage.

    4. Under Save Locations, change the location as This PC
    under New Documents will save to option.



    Let us know if you need any further assistance on Windows related issues and we will be glad to help.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Sep 8, 2024
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