Downloads folder not accessible

[JDS626]

Unable to access the "Downloads" folder under Favorites. Receive following message: C:\Users\JD\Downloads is not accessible. Access is denied.

I was able to access it yesterday, but not today. Have no idea what may have caused this. If I download something now it seems to go to: Libraries - Documents - Downloads.

Not sure why. I am able to use "properties" on the original Downloads folder under Favorites. A little worried, seems to indicate there is nothing in folder. There were files there.

Any ideas on how to fix? Thank you.

 

[Brink]

Hello JDS, and welcome to Seven Forums.

Double check using OPTION TWO in the tutorial below to see if your Downloads folder is still set at the default location.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/18583-user-folders-restore-default-location.html

 

[JDS626]

Hello JDS, and welcome to Seven Forums.

Double check using OPTION TWO in the tutorial below to see if your Downloads folder is still set at the default location.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/18583-user-folders-restore-default-location.html

Using the Registry Editor, I was able to pull up the Edit String for Downloads and the Value name matched the Name in Registry located under OPTION TWO.

 

[Brink]

Is it's path set properly for your "C:\Users\(user-name)" location?

What are you downloading from?

If IE, double check to make sure it's set to where you wanted.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/112232-internet-explorer-change-default-download-location.html

 

[JDS626]

Is it's path set properly for your "C:\Users\(user-name)" location?

What are you downloading from?

If IE, double check to make sure it's set to where you wanted.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/112232-internet-explorer-change-default-download-location.html

Still using Registry Editor, under 'Data' it shows "C:\Users\JD\Downloads." That looks correct. Not using IE. Using BitTorrent.

 

[JDS626]

Reading a much older strings that had similar issues, I ran "Default-Library-ms." I now have a "Downloads" folder with my items within it on my desktop. I moved my items just in case. I then used the, "5. To Restore the Default Downloads Folder Location" application. I now have access to my "Downloads" folder under "Favorites" with my files located within. I now have two "Downloads" folders, one on my desktop and another "Favorites" folder under "Favorites." May I simply delete the folder located on my desktop?

 

[Brink]

If it doesn't have a "Location" tab in it's properties page (right click -> Properties), then it's safe to delete.

 

[JDS626]

If it doesn't have a "Location" tab in it's properties page (right click -> Properties), then it's safe to delete.

Have not deleted yet. I may have spoken too soon. I downloaded a pdf attached to an old email as a test. I can now download, but it is going to the "Downloads" file under "My Documents." It should be going to the the "Downloads" file under "Favorites."

Not sure how to redirect downloads back to "Downloads" file under "Favorites?"

 

[AddRAM]

There should be no downloads folder in My Documents unless you created one there.

Also, add the downloads folder to right hand column on your start menu, much easier to get to it that way. Not to mention faster.

Also, run a system file check.

Run Command Prompt as admin (right click command prompt choose run as admin) type sfc /scannow hit enter, let it run. Post your results.

 

[JDS626]

There should be no downloads folder in My Documents unless you created one there.

Also, add the downloads folder to right hand column on your start menu, much easier to get to it that way. Not to mention faster.

Also, run a system file check.

Run Command Prompt as admin (right click command prompt choose run as admin) type sfc /scannow hit enter, let it run. Post your results.

I did not knowingly create a "Downloads" folder under "My Documents." Anyway, there is a "Downloads" folder under "Favorites." Downloads apparently are no longer being sent there. They are going to the "Downloads" folder under "My Documents." Is there a way to redirect downloads back to the correct folder location?

System scan: "Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations."

 

[Brink]

In addition, is this just a Downloads folder that the download manager program you are using created?

If so, then are you able to set the download manager program to save to your "C:\Users\Downloads" folder instead of the Downloads folder it created in your "C:\Users\Documents" folder.

 

[JDS626]

In addition, is this just a Downloads folder that the download manager program you are using created?

If so, then are you able to set the download manager program to save to your "C:\Users\Downloads" folder instead of the Downloads folder it created in your "C:\Users\Documents" folder.

I do not believe so. Anytime I downloaded something, an email attachment for example the default location always seemed to be the "Downloads" folder located under "Favorites." The default has changed for some unknown reason to a "Downloads" folder under "My Documents." I changed the download designation on the one program you are referring to.

I would like to change the default download site back to the "Downloads" folder under "Favorites." Not sure how to accomplish that?

 

[AddRAM]

Let`s start at the beginning, open explorer and right click downloads, now click open folder location. Does it open the same window as mine ?

 

[AddRAM]

Now right click the downloads icon in the large window and choose properties, then Location. Does it look the same as mine ?

 

[JDS626]

Now right click the downloads icon in the large window and choose properties, then Location. Does it look the same as mine ?

Yes it does. Downloads Properties - Location: C:\Users\JD (Daddy) PC\Downloads

 

[Brink]

Just to clarify, what does the Downloads folder in your Documents show for the same above?

 

[JDS626]

Just to clarify, what does the Downloads folder in your Documents show for the same above?

Following step 1, right clicking on "Documents" under "Libraries" does not produce the "Open Folder Location" option.

 

[Brink]

What about the Downloads folder in that one though.

 

[JDS626]

What about the Downloads folder in that one though.

Right clicking the "Downloads" folder under Documents also does not produce a "Open Folder Location" option.

 

[Brink]

When you right click on that Downloads folder and click on Properties, does it have a "Location" tab, and what does it have for it's path in the "General" tab?