Missing download folder

Anonymous
2020-05-16T15:49:55+00:00

I cannot download programs. When sellecting “run” i get the message that the download directory cannot be accessed. Anyone know a fix?

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-05-18T17:44:18+00:00

    Do you have access to a different PC? You can download the Media Creation Tool from there and copy it to your PC.

    Also you can change the download location. Open Edge->Settings->Downloads->Change. Try changing it to a different folder other than downloads. Does that work?

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-05-18T18:08:13+00:00

    Could you please head over to (...) > Settings > Downloads.

    I would like to check the screenshot of this area. Also, you can click on the change button and select different folder or location. For example desktop.

    And then try to download something. If it works, try to select Downloads folder again.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-05-18T18:14:18+00:00

    One thing, Microsoft is already ditching Microsoft Edge Legacy (the one you're using) with its Chromium based Edge browser. 

    If you're using Windows 10 version 1903, then try to go to Settings > Apps > Default App. On the right pane, head over to Web Browser section. Here select any other browser, lets say Internet Explorer

    Download Microsoft Edge Chromium from here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-05-18T18:17:51+00:00

    I tried this and it didn’t work. Presently using the windows media installation tool which copied from my othe computer. Will let you know if this works.

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-05-18T19:17:01+00:00

    I tried all that with no success. Now using the Windows Media Insalltion Tool to reload windows. Will let you know if this works.

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