How to Change the Default Download Folder in Microsoft Edge

By default, Microsoft Edge downloads files to the Downloads folder in your user profile. If you’d like to change this to a different folder, you can modify the Windows registry to adjust the download path.

Steps to Change Edge’s Download Folder Using Registry Editor

1. Open Registry Editor:

   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
   • Type regedit and press Enter.
   • If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click Yes to grant administrative permissions.

2. Navigate to the Registry Key:

   • In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following location:

     HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders
     

3. Find the Download Key:

   • In the User Shell Folders key, look for the value {374DE290-123F-4565-9164-39C4925E467B}. This corresponds to the Downloads folder.

4. Change the Download Path:

   • Right-click the {374DE290-123F-4565-9164-39C4925E467B} entry and select Modify.
   • In the Value data field, change the path to the desired download folder. For example, you can set it to:

     C:\Users\YourUsername\Documents\MyDownloads
     

   • Click OK to save your changes.

5. Close Registry Editor:

   • Once the path is modified, close the Registry Editor.

6. Restart Your PC:

   • To apply the changes, restart your computer. After the restart, Microsoft Edge should use the new folder as the default download location.