How To Change The Download Location In Windows 10

Introduction

If you are using Windows 10, then it is easy to change the default location of the download folder. As we know our system has a limited storage capacity, when the drive containing the downloads folder crosses its storage limit it gets troublesome. In this condition, there must be a way through which the user can change the default location of the downloads folder so that your downloads can be placed in some other location.

This tutorial will show you various ways how to change the default download location and the default location to save the new content in Windows 10.

Method 1. Using Downloads Folder

Using the "Properties" option of the download folder, the user can easily change the default location of the download folder.

Step 1. Navigate to the "This PC" and open it.

Step 2. Right-click on the "Downloads" folder and click on the "Properties" option.

Downloads

Step 3. The "Downloads Properties" window will appear on the screen and click on the "Location" tab.

Downloads Properties

Step 4. Now, click on the "Move" button to change the default download location and click on the "Apply" button to proceed.

Step 5. Click on the "Yes" button, to move all the files and folders to the New location from the Old location.

Old location

Method 2. Using Web Browser

Using Web browsers, the user can also change the default download location.

Step 1. Open any Web browser like Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox (in my case, I opened Microsoft Edge).

Step 2. In the top-right corner, click on the "Settings and more" option. (Alternatively, you can press the "Alt + X" key). Then, click on the "Settings" option.

Settings and more

Step 3. Under the Advanced settings, click on "View advanced settings".

View Advanced settings

Step 4. Under the "Downloads" option, click on the "Change" location to change the default download location.

Change

Method 3. Using Registry Editor

Using the Registry Editor, the user can easily change the default location of the download folder.

Step 1. From the Start menu, open the Run dialog box or you can Press the "Window + R" key to open the RUN window.

Step 2. Type "regedit.exe" and press enter to open "Registry Editor".

Regedit

Step 3. The Registry Editor window will appear on the screen and then navigate the following path.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders

Registry Editor window

Step 4. Find the data or string with the name "%USERPROFILE%\Downloads" and double-click on it.

Find string or data

Step 5. Now, under the Value data change the default download path or location, and click on the "OK" button.

Click on OK

Step 6. Restart your laptop or PC to see the effects.

Method 4. Using Systems Settings

Users can also change the default location to save the new content (like Apps, documents files, pictures, music, and movies) in your system.

Step 1. From the start menu, click on the "Settings" option. Alternatively, the user can press the "Windows + I" key to open the "Settings".

Step 2. The "Windows Settings" window will appear on the screen, and click on the "System" option.

Step 3. Click on the "Storage" option.

Step 4. Under the "More storage settings", click on "Change where new content is saved".

Step 5. Now, choose the location where you want to save the files, apps, music, or documents.

Choose the location

Conclusion

By following any of the above methods, you can change the default download location and the default location to save the new content in Windows 10.

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