Are you tired of your default download location in Windows 11? Do you want to change it to a different folder on your computer or an external drive? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to change your download location in Windows 11.
First things first, open up File Explorer. You should be able to find it on your taskbar. Alternatively, you can open it up through the magnifying glass and search bar. Once you have opened File Explorer, select “This PC” on the left side.
Next, right-click on the “Downloads” folder and select “Properties”. From there, select the “Location” tab. At this point, you can select a new folder or directory for your downloads.
Choose the folder you want to download to from this point onwards. It could be a folder on your computer or an external drive. You can even set it to the desktop if you prefer. Once you have selected the new folder, click “Apply” and “OK”.
You’ll see a pop-up that confirms the old location and the new file location. It’s recommended that you move all your files so that programs needing to access the folder content can do so. Select “Yes” to confirm the move, and give it a moment to move everything out of the Downloads folder and into your new selected folder.
That’s it! You’ve successfully changed your download location in Windows 11. We hope this tutorial was helpful to you. If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments below.