How to change the default download folder

In today’s digital age, managing and organizing files on your computer is essential. The default download folder in Windows 10 is set to the Downloads folder, but sometimes it is necessary to change it to a different location to suit your needs. Whether you want to free up space on your primary hard drive or just keep your files more organized, changing the default download folder is a straightforward process. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps of changing the default download folder in Windows 10, making it easy for you to manage your files and keep your computer running smoothly.

Change the default download folder in Windows 10

To change the default download folder in Windows 10, follow these steps:

1. Open File Explorer: Click the folder icon on the taskbar or press the Windows key + E.
2. Right-click on the Downloads folder and select “Properties“
3. In the Properties window, click on the “Location” tab.
4. Click the “Move” button.
5. Select a new folder to be the default download location and click “Select Folder.”
6. Click “Apply” and “OK” to save the changes.
7. Windows will now default to the new folder you selected for all future downloads.

Note: Some programs may have their own settings for the download location. In those cases, you will need to change the setting within the program itself.

Change the default download folder in browsers

To change the default download folder in browsers, you’ll need to follow the steps below for each individual browser:

Google Chrome

• • Click on the three dots in the top right corner of the browser
  • Go to “Settings“
  • Scroll down to the “Downloads” section
  • Click on “Change” next to the “Download location“
  • Select a new folder for downloads and click “Select“

Mozilla Firefox

• • Click on the three horizontal lines in the top right corner of the browser
  • Go to “Options“
  • Go to the “General” tab
  • Scroll down to the “Downloads” section
  • Click on “Browse” next to “Save files to“
  • Select a new folder for downloads and click “OK“

Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)

• • Click on the three dots in the top right corner of the browser
  • Go to “Settings“
  • Scroll down to the “Downloads” section
  • Click on “Change” next to “Download location“
  • Select a new folder for downloads and click “Save“

Safari

• • Go to “Safari” in the menu bar and select “Preferences”
  • Go to the “General” tab
  • Click on the “File download location” drop-down menu and select “Other“
  • Select a new folder for downloads and click “Choose“

Note: These steps may vary slightly depending on the version of the browser you are using.