Windows 10: Windows 10 resets default storage locations to Temp at every reboot

I have a Windows 10 laptop. Every time the system is rebooted, it defaults back to a temp set up. All items pinned to the taskbar are no longer there. The default location for Documents, downloads, pictures and desktop reverts to C:\users\Temp. I have changed the locations in File Manager multiple times and applied the change and it works for that session, but as soon as Windows is shut down, everything goes back to Temp when I log in again. We are logging in with an active and correct Microsoft account (email address works fine) and PIN number. I originally discovered the issue when several files I created (or downloaded) and saved were not there the next time I logged in. I discovered it was because they were saving to c:\users\temp which is cleared each time it shuts down.

The Quick Access section of file manager shows the location as C:\users\Temp. I changed the location to the correct path to our login and it correctly saves for that session, but as soon as the system is rebooted, all changes to the system are discarded and the locations are back to C:\users\Temp. It is getting exceedingly annoying and frustrating.


I have run McAfee virus scan multiple times with no issues found. Any suggestions on what could be causing this and how I can fix it?

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Changing the default storage designation for the Microsoft Windows Store and various apps.

Hi Isaac,

The default storage location for the Windows store and apps is in system location where Windows is stored (This PC-> C drive), if you want to change the default location of the apps then I suggest you to follow the below steps to change the settings
and check if it helps.

• Open Settings and click on the System icon.
• Click on Storage on the left side, on the right side under
  Save locations, select the drive to where you want your
  documents, music, pictures, and/or
  videos to be saved to by default.
• Click/tap on Apply.

The above settings option is available only from the Windows version (10586), I suggest you to check in which version of Windows build in installed on your computer.

Please get back to us with an update on this issue, we will be happy to assist you further.

Thank you

 

Photo Viewer default download storage location

Since you wanted to change the default location of your Microsoft Photo Viewer to another drive, we suggest that you try to check on the link below first:

Storage Spaces in Windows 10

Let us know how it goes.

Thank you.

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.