How Do I Change My Default Folder in Windows 10?
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How do I change the default File Explorer in Windows 10?

How To: Change How Windows 10 File Explorer Opens

  1. With File Explorer open, tap or click the File option at the top of the window and choose Change folder and search options.
  2. Once the Folder Options window opens, tap or click the dropdown box for Open File Explorer to and make your choice.
  3. Hit OK to save it.

How do I change the default save folder?

Method #1

  1. Open the Office application where you want to change the default save location and click on Options.
  2. Switch to the Save tab. In the Save documents section, select the check box next to the ‘Save to Computer by default’ option.
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