Tried to move my downloads folder into my larger ssd and now my whole ssd is a downloads folder

[erick110]

Not sure if this is the place to ask my question so sorry about that if it isn't. Recently built my new gaming pc and I intentionally put two SSDs in my rig. One of them is 250gb and I want it to be a boot drive for my windows and some smaller applications, but the larger 2tb SSD is for my personal and school use. I constantly have to download large files from groupmates (1gb in size) since I am an student and my major requires me to design 3d models. 

 

Knowing this I want my downloads folder to be in my D: drive and I went on google for a simple answer and accidently  made my whole SSD into a downloads folder. I fixed the issue I think (see image below) but for some reason my D: drive still has the layout of a downloads folder(see other image below). Wondering if there is a way to fix this so I can retry this again the right way. 

 

Not the most tech savvy person so I hope that I did not mess up my whole pc

 

thanks for the help and if my explanation is not good enough please let me know

[matt0725]

are you downloading these files from a browser? like chrome or edge? there is a setting to change the download folder in these programs.

 

I have no idea how google led you to edit the registry but i would undo whatever youve done there and just look in chrome/edge settings. both have a dedicated downloads tab where you can change the location.

 

to change the appearance of your folder layout when you access your D drive, there is a view option on the top; change this to alphabetical and it should appear like normal.

[erick110]

wow what an easy fix! seriously mad that google made me go through that whole ordeal. Thank you I was able to change the download location and fix the layout. 

[matt0725]

glad you're back to normal, enjoy