I Changed the Default Location for Downloads in Windows 11 and You Should Too
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Summary
A lot of users experience clutter on their C: drive due to a default setting that saves all downloads to the Downloads folder on that drive.
This can lead to the drive becoming full, which can slow down the system and make it difficult to manage files.
Moving the default download location to another drive can solve this problem and make it easier to organise files.
This can be easily achieved in Windows by following steps such as accessing File Explorer, right-clicking on the Downloads folder, selecting Properties, going to the Location tab, clicking Move, selecting the desired new folder, clicking on Select Folder, and choosing Apply.
Another important step that can be taken is to ensure that web browser settings are updated to reflect the new default download location.
Furthermore, enabling a feature like Storage Sense can aid in automatically cleansing old files from the new Downloads folder, helping to prevent future clutter and keeping the drive from filling up again.
This simple change can free up space, improve system performance, and make files easier to manage.
