Windows 10: I can't download any type of file.

I am using Windows 8 or 8.1. I purchased the Microsoft suite years ago. I can't download any type of file now. Is this because I'm not using Microsoft 365? I can't afford a new computer and a new monthly charge. How can I resume being able to download documents?

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Downloaded files disappear


When you download a file through any browser, there's an option somewhere to 'Open Containing Folder.'

In Windows, to find a file you have downloaded...

1. Open your personal folder by clicking the Start button and then clicking your user name at the top of the Start menu's right pane.
   
2. Double-click one of the following folders:
   
   • Downloads
     
   • Documents
     
   • Pictures
     
   • Videos
     
   • Music

If you do not see the file you are looking for, but know its file name, you can search for it by following these steps:
To search for a file you have downloaded...

1. Click the Start button
   
2. Type all or part of the file name into the Search box.
   The file you are looking for will appear in the list of results.

 

Downloading Files

Hi Kate,

Applications need to be installed before you can set them as default. We suggest following the steps below for you to change the default apps in Windows 10:

• Open Settings.
• Choose Apps.
• Under Apps & features, click on Default apps.
• Select which default you want to set, and then choose the app. (You can also get new apps in Microsoft Store.)

If you want to choose default apps by file type (for example, .pdf files), here are the steps on how to do it:

• Open Settings.
• Choose Apps.
• Under Apps & features, click on Default apps.
• Under Choose default apps (at the bottom), click on
  Choose default apps by file type and look for the type of file that you want to change.
  

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

Notepad automatically opening when ABA file downloaded

Hi Fiona,

We suggest that you follow these steps to uncheck the Always open this type of file:

• Right click on an ABA file.
  
• Hover your mouse cursor on Open with and select Choose another app.
• Uncheck the Always open this type of file and click on
  OK.

Let us know how it goes.