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How to find on Windows 10/11 a downloaded program or APP?


The example to find a downloaded program or APPs on Windows 10 and 11, for example in default Download folder, or in internet explorer download history!



This is not only for the Internet Explorer download history, it is also a solution for the Google Chrome and Firefox, other Third-party Browse use also by default this download folder under Windows 11, 10, 8.1, ..  and MS Server!


1.) ... Open the Default download Folder in Windows 10, 11!
2.) ... Open Download History in the internet browser!
3.) ... Open Download History in the edge, chrome, firefox browser on Windows 11!
4.) ... Several reasons why a downloaded program may not be easy to find!



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1.) Open the Default download Folder in Windows 10 and 11!

Please open via Windows Run-Command Dialog [Windows-Logo] + [R] the default Downloads folder shell:Downloads

(... see Image-1)

Tip: shell:CommonDownloads is all user download folder! 


(Image-1) Default Download-Folder in Windows 10!
Default Download-Folder in Windows 10!
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2.) Open Download History in the internet browser!

Start the for example MS-Internet Explorer and the keyboard shortcut [Ctrl]+[J]  to see the download history. 
Info: The  keyboard shortcut [Ctrl]+[J] is also for Google-Chrome and Firefox!

And now: right click on the missing Download and select Open containing folder  (... see Image-2)

(Image-2) View Download-History in Internet Explorer!
View Download-History in Internet Explorer!
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Where are my downloads in windows Question! 



Anyone who likes to work on the Windows 10 operating system and wants to downloaded files from the Internet! 

By default, the downloads are stored in a separate folder called Downloads. A shortcut is also available in the Windows 10 Start menu!

This example to find the downloads is not only for windows 10 this solution to find a recent downloads is also for Windows 11, 10 Pro, Enterprise, Home, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows-Server 2019, 2016, 2012, Windows 7 Basic, Professional, Starter, Ultimate .


3.) ... Open Download History in the edge, chrome, firefox browser on Windows 11!



1. Start MS Edge Internet Browser 

2. Click the [...] Menu

3. Select "Downloads"

(... see Image-3 Point 1 to 3)

(Image-3) Windows 11 a downloaded program or APP in EDGE!
Windows 11 a downloaded program or APP in EDGE!

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4.) Several reasons why a downloaded program may not be easy to find!


There are several reasons why a downloaded program may not be easy to find on a Windows 10 or 11 system. Here are some steps you can follow to find the program:

Search the Start menu:

Click the Windows icon on the taskbar to open the Start menu.
Use the search bar and enter the name of the program. The results should show you where the program was installed.

Check the Applications folder:

Programs are usually installed in the Applications or Program Files folder on the system hard drive. By default, the path is C:\Program Files or C:\Program Files (x86) for 32-bit programs on a 64-bit system.
Check these folders to see if the program was installed there.

Check Desktop:

Sometimes programs are automatically placed on the desktop. Look for the program icon on your desktop.

Check installation directory:

If you remember where you installed the program during installation, navigate to that directory and look for executable files (usually with a “.exe” extension).

Uninstall and reinstall the program:

If you cannot find the program, the installation may not have completed. In this case, it may be helpful to uninstall and reinstall the program.

Search in File Explorer:

Open File Explorer and use the search bar to search for the program.

Uninstall using Control Panel:

Go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. There you should see a list of all installed programs. Find the program you are looking for and see if it is listed there.

Show hidden files:

Make sure you check for hidden files too. In File Explorer, enable Show Hidden Items.



If you still can't find the program, it may not have been installed properly or there may be a problem with the program itself. In this case, it may be helpful to consult the program or manufacturer's support resources.



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