How to Change the Download Location in Windows Server

Why change the download location in Windows Server?

A common reason why users change the download location in their Windows server is that the memory is full. Remember when we said that the C drive is the default download location? Well, the C drive is also the hard disk that manages the smooth operation of your computer system.

This suggests that accumulated downloads can cause memory issues on the C drive, slowing down computer performance and potentially leading to system crashes until enough space is freed up.

Another reason to change the download location in Windows is to reduce the risk of losing files when reinstalling Windows. By storing downloaded files on another drive, such as D:, you separate them from temporary folders and also free up space on drive C:. An additional benefit is that the downloaded files remain accessible even if Windows becomes unbootable.

How do I change the download location in Windows Server?

Unless you changed the download location on your Windows computer, the downloaded file should be stored in this Downloads folder. By default, the download location on Windows is the C drive. The Quick Access path might look something like C:\User\UserName\Downloads\File Location.

This is where downloads are saved for easy access, but you may need to change the download folder on your Windows server in certain situations. The next section will explain how.

Continue reading this guide to learn why you might need to change your download location, and how to do it on a Windows server.

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Method 1: Change the Download Location in File Explorer

Although there are several ways to change the download location in a Windows server, using File Explorer is a direct method.

Step 1: Locate the Windows search bar or use the Windows + S keys. Type "File Explorer" in the search bar and press the Enter key.

Step 2. The File Explorer environment should open. Click on This PC, then navigate to the Downloads folder. Right-click on it and select Properties from the drop-down menu that appears. The displayed window should now look like this:

Step 3. From the list of tabs (General, Sharing, Security, Location...), choose “Location”. The default download path should appear, as seen in the image above. In this example, the default download location is C:\Users\user\Downloads.

Step 4. Click the Migrate option to change the download location on your Windows server. A list of available folders will appear, as shown below. Click on This PC to choose your new preferred download location.

Select the target download location

Step 5: As you can see, the destination folder has been changed to the newly selected download location. Click Apply to proceed.

Click “Apply.”

Step 6: A prompt will appear asking, “Move all files from the original location to the new one?” Click Yes, and wait for the download location to change.

Method 2: Change the Download Location Reliably Without Losing Data

In case you didn't know, there are many PC data transfer tools that can help change the download location in Windows Server. Apart from moving the download location, these transfer tools also help shift system settings, applications, and even user accounts from one PC to another.

One of them is the Todo PC Trans tool, which is also our go-to solution for migrating personal folders to other locations. It's an efficient and reliable way to free up space on your hard drive. For instance, it has an important feature for organizing large files/folders that need transferring.

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Todo PC Transfer also offers other features, such as recovery and backup capabilities. Other traits of its data transfer utility include:

Free technical support

Get free technical support from the Tools team over email and phone. They're available 24/7 to help with any issues you have transferring your data.

• Rapid Automatic Transfers

Transferring data manually can be a tedious and tiring process. However, the Todo PC Trans tool can speed up the transfer process between two connected computers.

Rescue Your Data from a Failing Computer

Imagine having a crashed computer that won't start up. Todo could help you recover your data onto a working machine.

Locating Product Key for Reinstallations and System Crashes

Download and run the Todo PC Trans tool to find the Windows Server product key, Microsoft Office tools, and keys for other installed programs.

Here are the steps to change the download location using Todo PCTrans tool:

Step 1: Run Todo PCTrans tool and choose "Application Transfer". Click "Start" on the main interface.

Step 2: Todo PCTrans will scan and display all supported programs automatically.

Find the programs you want to change the location for, and select them. Meanwhile, click the triangle icon to choose the destination location for the programs you want to move.

Select programs and target location

Click “Move” to start the process of changing the installation location.

Conclusion

You may have noticed that the steps to change the download location on a Windows server are not complicated. One common and straightforward method is the File Explorer way we explained. However, other data transfer apps, such as Todo PC Trans, can effectively shift file and folder locations.

Are you interested in giving it a try? Visit the tool's official website to get a free trial or purchase the full version. Don't hesitate to reach out to the support team on their website if you have any questions.

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