To change default hard drive from C: to D: in Windows 11/10, change the default save location for apps and files, move user ...

Use the Downloads area of the browser's settings to change Chrome's download location. Select Change to pick which folder ...

Right-click on the Downloads in the left pane of your File Explorer, and select Properties. Go to the Location tab and enter the new path for your desired download folder.

A recent update to Files allows you to set is as the default file manager on Windows 11 and Windows 10. The same update also improves performance and adds a handful of other features.