Windows 10: I have a folder that says "C:\User\Chris\Downloads\Downloads is missing". I have been...

This all happened after my downloads file got replaced with D:\ and i followed all the instructions but i think the new file got turned into downloads\downloads.

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Lost my "Downloads" FOLDER and somehow re-named my User Profile with this same "Downloads" Folder - Help!

Hi,

If the Downloads folder is deleted, disappeared or missing in Windows PC, then you'll not be able to find any downloaded files or data anymore. However, you can restore it back by following these steps:

• Open File Explorer and navigate to C:\Users\Default folder.
• Right-click on Downloads in the right side pane and select
  Copy.
• Navigate to C:\Users\your name folder and right-click the folder.
• Select Paste.

Then the missing Downloads folder shall be replaced and you’ll be able to use it properly again.

Get back to us with the outcome.

 

Missing Download folder

In addition:

Navigate to C:\Users\Username\

Right click the downloads folder and delete it.




Then set folder view options to show hidden files:





Then navigate to:

C:\Users\Default

Right click the downloads folder and select copy.

Then navigate back to:

Navigate to C:\Users\Username\

Right click inside the window and select Paste.

 

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.