Windows 10: My download folder is missing.

I changed my downloads folder path to my new ssd, after that i deleted my default download folder then deleted recycle bin, not knowing that i didnt apply the changes when changing my folder path location, so i basically deleted my downloads folder from the C drive and recycle bin.How can i restore the default downloads folder that is in C/Users/%myuser%/i tried some methods on youtube including registry path files, Please help me recover my downloads folder, i dont care about the files inside my downloads folder since i have them backed up,i only care about restoring the downloads folder and

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Downloads folder is the Documents folder

Hi Chris,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to Restore to Default the folders and document settings and see if it helps.

Step 1:

Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

• Go to Download folder.
• Right click on the Download Folder and go to Properties.
• In Properties go to Location tab.
• In location Tab Click on Restore Default.

Step 2:

Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

• Go to Documents folder.
• Right click on the Document folder and go to Properties.
• In Properties go to Location tab.
• In location Tab Click on Restore Default.

After performing above steps change the settings as you required and check if it helps.

Hope these information helps, please get back to us for future support, we’ll be glad to assist you further.

Thank you.

 

Pinned & Recent Folder Missing From Explorer in Start

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand that the quick access and recently oped files option are missing. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps given below and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

• Open File explorer.
• Click on View and then Options.
• Choose Folder and search options.
• Under General Tab and under Privacy, make sure to place a check mark on Show recently used files and recently used folder in Quick access.

Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

Missing Download folder

I'd suggest not messing with default download folder locations or download save locations now that you are sorted.