Windows 10: How to change the "Save As" folder in Windows Fax & Scan?

When I scan something using Windows Fax and Scan, I always want to save the scan with a new name and in a different folder than the default "Scanned Documents" folder. But I always have to select the different folder. The application will not remember where I want to "Save as" to. How can I set that to always open to my "Preferred Folder" or last used folder for example.PLEASE NOTE: I am not trying to change the location of the "Scanned Documents" folder. I want to continue to have all my scans initially save there with the generic name e.g. "Image 843". I want to same an additional

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scanned documents

Hello,

By default, scans are saved in a Scans folder inside the Pictures. Here are the steps on how to get there:

• Press Windows and type pictures
• Click Pictures and double-click the Scans folder.

Furthermore, we suggest that you repair your Word application by following the steps on this

link.

Let us know how that turned out for you.

 

My Brothers Printer Scanner won't save to Scan folder on my computer after last update. Why?

Hi Grin Olsson,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



In order to get clarity on this issue and assist you with appropriate troubleshooting steps, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

1. What is the make and model number of your computer?
   
2. Which was the update that was installed prior to this issue?
   
3. What is the model number of the printer?
   
4. Do you get any error message while saving the scanned document?
   
5. Which application are you using to scan the document?
   

Meanwhile, when you finish scanning the document, I suggest you to save the document to a different place on your computer like on the
Desktop instead of saving it in the Pictures folder and see if you are able to save the scanned file.



Also, you may try the troubleshooting steps mentioned in Scan
a document and save the scanned image to a folder on a local or network hard disk (For Windows) and check if you are able to save the document.



Write to us with the updated results and the required information for us to be able to assist you further.

 

Unable to scan photos and save to .jpeg format as Windows Fax and Scan has disappeared on Windows 10

Hi Janine,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

I understand your concern about saving the photos to .jpeg format and scanning them on your device. We will help you in resolving the issue.

Do let us know the make and model of your compute and model of the printer you are using?

Try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to follow the below steps to save the scanned copies to .jpeg format.

• Press Windows key from the keyboard, type Windows Fax and Scan
  and select it.
• Click on Scan from the left and click on
  New scan at the left top corner of the Toolbar.
• When the "New Scan" dialog box opens, click the "Profile" drop-down list and choose "Photo."
• Review the scanner settings. Make sure the printer/scanner is selected.
• Click "Preview" to see what the scan would look like. Edit the scan settings if needed. For example, you can change the
  output file type (.jpeg) or move the slides to adjust the brightness and contrast.
• Click "Scan." After the scanning is complete, click "Save As" on the toolbar and save the file under a new name.

Step 2: I suggest you to disable Windows Fax and scan features, restart the computer, enable the feature and check helps.

• Press Windows + X keys from the keyboard, click on Programs and Features.
• Click on Turn Windows features on or off from the left pane.
• Expand Print and Document services, uncheck the option
  Windows Fax and Scanon.
• Restart the computer and enable the feature.

For more details about scanner refer to the below link:

Scan app for Windows: FAQ

(Applies to Windows 10 as well)

Hope it helps. Get back to us for further assistance on this issue. We will be happy to help you.