If you later realize that this sort of grouping was good for the Downloads folder, or you prefer to use it for different folders, the option is right there. Microsoft might have just intended for this behavior to change after the update in which case, it needs to not make annoying changes like this. Your email address will not be published. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Home Windows. Get daily tips in your inbox Newsletter.
If you are still having trouble locating the Downloads folder, then you can also use the search option in Windows While each of the options listed above provide alternative ways to find the Downloads folder, you may be looking for a specific file that you have downloaded instead. If so, then you will need to open that browser, open its Settings menu, then find the appropriate section that specifies downloads.
In the case of Microsoft Edge, this is found by:. Most Web browsers also provide a way to access your recent downloads from that browser as well. For example, this article will show you how to view recent downloads in Google Chrome. Matthew Burleigh has been writing tech tutorials since His writing has appeared on dozens of different websites and been read over 50 million times. To use this solution, a Restore Point must be available. For some Windows updates the system will create them.
However, this isn't frequent and it's ideal if users remember to create reliable Restore Points. Hopefully, there is a point available in which case, follow these steps. Confirm that you are in the "System Protection" tab, and select the C: Drive.
Click on "Configure" and ensure that the "Turn on System Protection" setting is currently active. Click "Apply" then "OK". Navigate back to the System Properties window and now click the "System Restore…" button. Several restore points will be listed, select the most recent available point presumably right before you updated. Step 5. Windows will walk you through the remaining steps with on-screen instructions.
It's worth mentioning that this doesn't impact your personal files. Only system files will be restored so there's no need to worry about losing personal data from using this Windows tool.
Still can't open Downloads Windows 10? The third fix we suggest trying is much simpler than the others so far. After you download any file, Windows takes the liberty of filtering it into a category — music, photos, videos, etc. Certain folders, like the Pictures folder, are automatically set to optimize files as photos. At the top of the window, locate and right-click on "Downloads", and select "Properties".
Click on the "Customize" tab and under the "Optimize this folder for" option, click the drop-down menu and choose "General items". Check the box "Also apply this template to all subfolders", press the "Apply" button, and click "OK". It may take a few minutes for this change to be applied to the Downloads folder and all of its contents.
Afterwards, check if the folder is still inaccessible. This next fix will come as a surprise for most users. As a result, if even just one file has a corrupt thumbnail that doesn't load properly, you could be blocked from opening Downloads. Go to the "View" tab and observe the "Advanced settings" section.
If the setting hasn't already been turned on, enable "Always show icons, never thumbnails" by checking the box next to it. Click "Apply" and "OK", then check whether or not the problem still occurs. Using this method will stop thumbnails from loading when you want to open the Downloads folder. Thus, if a corrupt thumbnail is at the root of the error, showing the icons instead will let you regain access to the folder.
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