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My saved downloads, documents, any item I try to save in File Explorer are all going to different folders at random apparently. All of my File Explore is 'screwed up'!
Please, please, can someone tell me a simple way to clean it up and get it back to the way it was set up when Windows 10 came upon the scene.
I save very little, mainly pictures, temporary files and a few important documents.
File EX. was set up to send all downloads automatically to Quick Access or This PC......then, I mistakenly tried One Drive for about one month - didn't like it so several times I attempted to remove everything from OneDrive and discontinue its service. That was months ago yet I note that Edge downloaded pictures to OneDrive yesterday.
Also, the Navigation Pane on File EX. lists about everything I have on this computer in addition to the standard Quick Access, This Pc, etc. That began several months after a few weird Windows Updates that didn't appear to install correctly. Navigation Pane even includes Control Panel Folder with everything listed in Control Panel, plus folders that I have no idea what they are or where they suddenly appeared from.
If it is a very difficult task to clean up File Ex. please send suggestions of other methods to fix it. I just want a Very basic Navigation Pane and very few folder that Edge can automatically send my saves to.
OR...Please guide me to a source that will have a basics Tutorial for Windows File Explorer. (one For Dummies is preferred!)
I simply want Edge to Save or Download into Quick Access or Pictures. I don't need to save to any other folders. Actually, all I am really concerned about saving is the Pictures.
I am a very old senior, not computer wise. Please help me get out of this mess!!!
MY PC: HP desktop - Windows 10 - v. 21H2 - bld. 19044.1889 - Edge 104.0.1293.70
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Your pictures should go to your Pictures folder. It's up to you to check before you click on save to check and see where they are being saved to.
Files & storage (microsoft.com) for Windows 10
You should check your local bookstore for a book titled, My Windows 10 Computer for Seniors by Michael Miller. It should have a DVD with it too with instructions and video on how to use Windows 10.
