I accidentally changed my downloads library to C drive. HELP!


  1. BPC
    Posts : 16
    Windows 7 64 bit
       #1

    I accidentally changed my downloads library to C drive. HELP!


    Hi, I accidentally changed my downloads library to C drive. When I click on the downloads library tab, it takes me to C drive, rather than just the downloads folder in C drive. I can't change it back.
    Anyone got some advice for a dingbat? Thanks!!
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  2. Posts : 117
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #2

    Try using System Restore to restore your computer to a date before you made the change.
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  3. Posts : 2,774
    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
       #3

    I like your "accident" better than Windows default. I have all my downloads, regardless of which account is active, going to C:\downloads -- that way, no matter which account is active at the time, I can move the downloaded ZIPs, EXEs, etc., into their designated data partition folders. However, to answer your question - I'll be watching with you 'cause, from others here, I too want to note, for my library, how that default is restored myself without having to do a system restore point.
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  4. Posts : 9,746
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit sp1
       #4

    @ BPC. have a read through this Forum tutorial on restoring folder default locations. You will need to scroll through it & find the parts applicable to the Downloads Folder.

    User Folders - Restore Default Location
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  5. BPC
    Posts : 16
    Windows 7 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Thanks everyone. I don't know what's going on, but all of a sudden it's changed itself back to normal downloads, not C drive, so go figure! I've never seen anything like it. Thanks for your help guys :)
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  6. Posts : 9,746
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit sp1
       #6

    Thanks for getting back & glad to hear it seems to be working again.
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