Windows 10: Win 11 default download folder missing

Discus and support Win 11 default download folder missing in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; A few months ago, my music file would not open. With help here, I was able to restore it.Now, it seems my main download folder has gone ASAP.I lost my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by JerryAZ1, Oct 13, 2022.

  1. JERRYAZ1
    JerryAZ1 Win User

    Win 11 default download folder missing


    A few months ago, my music file would not open. With help here, I was able to restore it.Now, it seems my main download folder has gone ASAP.I lost my music file due to using Dropbox. I deleted Dropbox and all was good until, on a whim, I reinstalled it.Any ideas on how to get my downloads folder back?

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    JerryAZ1, Oct 13, 2022
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  2. PRABHAVATHI PATIL
    Prabhavathi Patil Win User

    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.
     
    Prabhavathi Patil, Oct 13, 2022
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  3. CALLENDER
    Callender Win User
    Missing Download folder

    I'd suggest not messing with default download folder locations or download save locations now that you are sorted.
     
    Callender, Oct 13, 2022
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  4. MOXIEMOMMA
    MoxieMomma Win User

    Win 11 default download folder missing

    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
     
    MoxieMomma, Oct 13, 2022
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