How to Move Downloads Folder to Another Drive in Windows 10 and Windows 11

When you download or save a file on Windows 11 or Windows 10, the operating system wants to put your files in a default downloads folder or save location. This is suitable for many people, but for some, it can lead to the loss of vital space on their small OS drive.

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The Downloads folder is one of the important folders in the Windows operating system. All files downloaded with the help of a web browser like Google Chrome are automatically saved to the Downloads folder.

Because the Downloads folder contains all downloaded files, the size of the folder can easily run into GBs quickly. If you do not want to lose your downloaded files when you reinstall Windows 10/11 or want to free up the space on the Windows 10/11 install drive, you can move the Downloads folder to another drive.

Like other personal folders, Windows 10 and 11 allow you to move the Downloads folder as well. This guide will show you how to move the Downloads folder in Windows 10/11.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.

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