Windows 7: Change download folder - how it works

All of your downloaded files automatically end up in the Windows 7 download folder. We'll show you how to change the path.

Change the path to the download folder in Windows

1. Open the download folder on your computer. The default is in the path "C: \ Users \ your_username \ Downloads".
2. Right-click on a vacant space and select the "Properties" entry.
3. In the "Path" tab, click "Move" and select the new path of your download folder.
4. Finally save the changes with "OK".

Instead of moving the system's own download folder, you can, for example, manually change the download folder in Chrome or Firefox.