The problem begins when you keep downloading a lot of files and the storage space starts getting filled up. Most users won’t prefer to delete the files saved in the Downloads. The ideal solution is to change the default download location on Windows 11. In this guide, I will show you how to do that.
Change the Default Download Location for Media Files
If you are finding that the Downloads folder is brimming with files and storage space is almost running out then follow the steps mentioned below to change the default location of the Download folder.
Alternate Method
The above method has an alternate way of implementation. Instead of performing the above steps in the previous section, you may manually move the files from one drive to the other. Once you notice that the storage on the primary drive(let’s assume the C Drive) is running out, This method is ideal to follow as you can simply move any file or all files without having to worry about the file type. Besides, it is simply a cut-and-paste process.
How to Move the Downloads Folder to A Different Drive?
Earlier we saw how to set a specific drive as the storage for a certain file type that is downloaded on your computer. Now, we will see how to shift the Downloads folder from its default drive to another drive. By default, the Downloads folder is present on the C Drive which is the drive that houses Windows system files. It can be changed to other drives present on your PC. Here are the steps for that. Now, the contents of the Downloads folder will move entirely to the D drive. Depending upon the volume of data the transfer may take some time to finish. So, wait it out.
Is it Possible to Move the Downloads Folder Back to C Drive?
If you change your mind later and for some reason want the Downloads folder back on your C drive then you can do it as well. Note that while this guide is about how to change the default download location on Windows 11, you may also use the same steps to shift or change the download location on Windows 10.
Conclusion
Power users are never going to stop downloading files on their Windows PC. The only issue is the storage is limited on the primary drive as it houses other system files along with the downloads folder. So, to save space, it is wiser to change the default download location to another hard drive that has sufficient storage in it. I hope this guide helps you out. If you’ve any thoughts on How to Change Default Download Location on Windows 11?, then feel free to drop in below comment box. Also, please subscribe to our DigitBin YouTube channel for videos tutorials. Cheers!
