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

BPC

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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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Try using System Restore to restore your computer to a date before you made the change.
 

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

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self built using existing case
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit sp1
CPU
Intel i5 3570 3.4Ghz Ivy Bridge SKT 1155 quad core
Motherboard
Gigabyte Z77-HD3 SKT 1155 2xSata 3, 4x USB 3.0
Memory
G-Skill Rip Jaws 16Gb (8x2) DDR3 -1600 PC3 12800 CL 10 red
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Gigabyte NVIDIA GT610 1Gb DDR3 810/1200 PCI-E 2.0 Silent
Sound Card
NVIDIA High Definition & Realtech High Definition Audio
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2 x Philips 226V4L 16:9 aspect ratio
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1920 x 1080 HD
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Samsung 840 Pro 256gb SSD, SATA 3.
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Corsair VS450
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PSU fan & CPU fan
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Logitech Wireless trackball M570
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Wireless 3G. 3mg down & 550kb up.
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Bitdefender Internet Security 2020
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