By default, these items are saved to your user-specific Downloads folder. You go online and, over time, begin downloading files, pictures, music, and more. When you get a new PC or a fresh install of Windows on your PC, most folders are empty and navigating folders will feel incredibly snappy. If you are experiencing trouble with your Windows default Downloads folder, it may be very slow to open or often refuse to open at all. Windows will attempt to scan and optimize things in the background to make the user experience more productive and enjoyable, but sometimes, these features will backfire and cause the end-user pain. When things aren’t working correctly, it makes you want to pull your hair out. It is the backbone of your PC, and when everything is working right, will disappear into the background as you work with your apps or games. Microsoft Windows is a complicated piece of software.
