Saturday, February 3, 2018

How To Change Default Download Folder In Microsoft Edge

Change default download folder in Microsoft Edge

As we know, Microsoft Edge is a default browser in Microsoft Windows 10 that replaces Microsoft old browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer. Microsoft Edge is completely a new browser and developed from scratch. Microsoft Edge is a faster and safer browser in Microsoft Windows 10 and designed for modern webs.

The user trust in Microsoft Edge continues to increase. Many Windows 10 users no longer need to install third-party browsers such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. This signifies that Microsoft Edge is better than Microsoft Internet Explorer and in line with the user expectations, unlike Microsoft Internet Explorer that had ever failed and been abandoned by its users.

As a loyal user of Microsoft Edge, you will use the browser to browse or download files from the internet. By default, Microsoft Edge store downloaded files in the Downloads folder. In Windows 10, the Downloads folder is in the Users folder located on the same drive as Windows 10's files and folders. If Windows 10 computer has multiple registered users, each registered user will have an account. Each account of registered users will have its own Downloads folder.

For some users, the Downloads folder is not the best download folder location for the downloaded files. They prefer to use their own folders as a place for downloaded files. If you want to use your own, you can do. Microsoft Edge gives you the flexibility to make the change. Here're the steps to do it:

Open the Microsoft Edge browser, click the Settings and more button located at the top right corner (1) and then select Settings (2).

Change default download folder in Microsoft Edge

In Settings (1), scroll down to the Advanced Settings (2) and then click the View advanced settings button (3).

Change default download folder in Microsoft Edge

In Advanced settings (1), make sure you are in the Downloads section (2) and then click the Change button (3).

Change default download folder in Microsoft Edge

In the Select Folder dialog box that appears, specify a new folder to store the downloaded file (1) and then click the Select Folder button (2).

Change default download folder in Microsoft Edge