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Why can't I find my downloads folder?

Anonymous
2023-01-22T23:56:33+00:00

In my computer, when I download a new file for something, it goes straight to my Hard Drive (H:). Under Quick Access, and under This PC, there isn't a "Downloads" folder. All the downloads are straight to my H: drive.

Is there any way to change this? I want downloads to be stored on my H: drive, but I want it to be its own folder under quick access and This PC.

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  1. Rodrigo Queiroz 77,500 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-01-23T00:36:30+00:00

    Hi FoxUnicorn21,

    I'm Rodrigo and I will help you.

    Did you change your Downloads folder location to H:?

    The procedure was not done correctly and you merged Downloads to the root of H:.

    First, create a Downloads folder under H:.

    On the Start Menu, type regedit and press enter.

    On the Registry Editor, go to the following key (you can copy and paste on the address bar):

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

    You will see this:

    On the right side of the window, double-click these 2 values circled in red and change the value data to H:\Downloads

    Restart the computer to apply the changes.

    After the restart, your Downloads will go to H:\Downloads, you will need to manually move the files to the location, and check the browser settings if it is pointing the downloads to the correct folder.

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