Sometimes you may prefer to use a different folder or drive, for example, if you are running low on space on the main drive or if you want to use a different folder to better manage files. The options for changing tables of contents are still located in the Settings application, but also directly in File Explorer. Administrators can also use symbolic shortcuts and NTFS associations to use different storage directories. We have mentioned steps below to change where new apps and files are saved on Windows 11.

Steps to change where new apps and files are saved on Windows 11

Under “More Storage settings,” click Where new content is saved. Under “Advanced storage settings,” click Where new content is saved.

Final Words

We hope like our article on how to change where files and apps are saved by default on Windows 11. The default setting for Windows 11 is to save files to the disc where the operating system is installed. Your disc may start to fill up with data as a result, which will diminish the amount of free space there. Change the default folder locations in Windows 11 by following the procedures shown below.

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