Too many files saved on the C drive may make the system run slow, and even crash. However, the C drive is the location where your operating system is installed. Microsoft Edge, as the default web browser in Windows 10, has the advantages of the simple interface, fast running speed, etc., but it still has imperfections, one of which is that it's not so easy to change the download location.īy default, Microsoft Edge and other web browsers' default download directory in Windows 10 is C:\Users\YourUserName\Downloads. How to Change Default Download Location of Microsoft Edge in Windows 10