How to Change the Google Chrome Install Location

Are you tired of having your downloaded files cluttering up your 'Downloads' folder in your user account? Do you want to organize your downloads better by setting up a new folder as the default location where Google Chrome saves them? If so, this article will guide you through the simple process of changing the Chrome download folder location.

By default, Google Chrome downloads files directly to the 'Downloads' folder in your user account. However, if you want to save them to a different location, you can easily do so by following these steps.

First, click on the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner of the Chrome window to open the menu. Then, select 'Settings' from the drop-down menu. This will take you to the Chrome settings page, where you'll find various options for customizing your browsing experience.

In the 'Settings' screen, click on the 'Advanced' option on the left side of the window and then select 'Downloads.' This will open a new tab with additional download settings. Here, you can choose whether you want to save your downloads to their default location or change it to a different folder.

To change the Chrome download folder location, simply select the 'Change' button next to the 'Download location' option. A file explorer window will open, allowing you to navigate to and select the new folder where you want to save your downloads.

Once you've selected the new folder, click on the 'OK' button to apply the changes. From now on, all your downloaded files will be saved to this new location by default.

It's worth noting that changing the Chrome download folder location won't affect any existing files in your old download folder. They'll remain there unless you manually move them or delete them.

How to change the google chrome install location