Windows 10: How do you get rid of One Drive as the save location for your scanner.

Discus and support How do you get rid of One Drive as the save location for your scanner. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I am running a Canon GX2020 scanner. I have set the save location to my computer download three times, yet when I scan it ends up in the One Drive.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by EdwardSebesta1, May 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM.

  1. How do you get rid of One Drive as the save location for your scanner.


    I am running a Canon GX2020 scanner. I have set the save location to my computer download three times, yet when I scan it ends up in the One Drive. Really irritating.How can I block One Drive from worming its way into my computer. It is like a malware.

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    EdwardSebesta1, May 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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  2. Geethu B Win User

    Making HDD as default saving location instead of sdd for files

    Hi Kiefer,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.
    I will surely help you to fix this issue.

    I suggest you to try the following steps to change default saving locations. Check if it helps.


    • Click on Start and click on
      Settings.

    • Open System and click on
      Storage in the left-pane.

    • Under the section Save Locations in the
      right-pane, select the appropriate location to which you want to save files.

    • Restart the computer and check if it helps.
    Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.
     
  3. Default location to save documenets

    Hi Frank,

    Sorry for the delayed response.

    From your recent description, it seems like the issue is confined to Word documents. If true, then follow the steps below and check if it helps.

    • Launch Word application.
    • Go to File Menu and select Options.
    • In the pop-up dialog box, towards the left pane, select Save.
    • Under Default location file, browse the location you want to save.
    • Check if the issue persists.

    Hope this helps.
     
  4. How do you get rid of One Drive as the save location for your scanner.

    Maps, while route search to grab location from saved locations

    Hello,

    We understand that you want to get your start or destination point from your Saved location. Maps only allows to set the saved locations or favorites as your destination point from your current location by going to
    Favorites (star icon) > Select your
    saved location > Directions. If you want to add your concern as a suggestion, you can send it using
    Feedback Hub app. You can use this app on Windows 10 Mobile to let our engineers know about your feedback and suggestions. To send a feedback, you can follow the steps below:

    1. Go to All apps, search for the Feedback
      Hub app.
    2. Open the Menu icon what the top left side.
    3. Select Feedback, then tap the Add button
      (+) what the top right side.
    4. Select Suggestion and provide the details needed in the box.
    5. Select the right category and then submit.

    We're here if you have any questions.
     
    3482be97-15ec-4271-be40-2f9a31b21207, May 4, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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