Windows 10: I'd like to stop syncing OneDrive for a specific folder, but without having that folder...

Discus and support I'd like to stop syncing OneDrive for a specific folder, but without having that folder... in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Essentially I'd like to have a file on my PC but not on the web. When I go to OneDrive settings to choose the folder I want "unsynced", the opposite... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Chaijojo, Apr 19, 2021.

  1. Chaijojo Win User

    I'd like to stop syncing OneDrive for a specific folder, but without having that folder...


    Essentially I'd like to have a file on my PC but not on the web. When I go to OneDrive settings to choose the folder I want "unsynced", the opposite happens. The selected folder disappears from my PC but stays on the web.

    Please help me solve this issue!

    Thanks

    :)
     
    Chaijojo, Apr 19, 2021
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  2. TarAn_D Win User

    Move the OneDrive Folder

    Move the OneDrive Folder in Windows 10

    When you set up OneDrive to sync with your computer, a folder C:\Users\XXXX\OneDrive will be created to store the contents. XXXX denotes your username. To move this folder to another location follow these simple steps:

    1. Unlink OneDrive from your PC:

    • Go to the taskbar notification area
    • Right-click on the OneDrive icon
    • Select settings
    • Click: Unlink this PC
    2. Delete the C:\Users\XXXX\OneDrive folder

    3. Create a new folder (target folder) for OneDrive contents, e.g. D:\OneDrive

    4. Create Directory Junction for the new folder

    • In the search area of the taskbar type CMD and press Ctrl+Shift+Enter
    • In the command window type
    mklink /J C:\Users\XXXX\OneDrive D:\OneDrive

    adjusting it to your specific username and selection of the target folder

    5. Link again OneDrive to your PC using the OneDrive icon in the taskbar notification area
     
    TarAn_D, Apr 19, 2021
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  3. OneDrive Temp Folder

    Hi,

    Thank you contacting Microsoft Community.

    • What is the size of both OneDrive and OneDrive Temp folder?
    • Is all files syncing to OneDrive Temp folder or any specific files/folders?
    Get back to us with the required information to assist you further.
     
    Sudheendra S, Apr 19, 2021
    #3
  4. I'd like to stop syncing OneDrive for a specific folder, but without having that folder...

    Music Folder Behaving Badly in OneDrive

    Hi Robert,

    There is a possibility that the Music folder is synced to your OneDrive that is why any files deleted from either of the folders is synced to the other. For us to better assist you with the said folder, we'd like to ask for additional information:

    • Can you please provide a screenshot of the Music folder from the OneDrive folder and home folder?
    • What are the troubleshooting steps that you were advised to do?
    We will wait for your quick response.
     
    Jennifer Cha, Apr 19, 2021
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