Windows 10: Can't remove OneDrive/Documents

Discus and support Can't remove OneDrive/Documents in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I've uninstalled OneDrive, after unlinking it and copying all the files to /users/me/D. Unfortunately, OneDrive still shows up under "This PC". I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by JoeAndrieu, Mar 31, 2021.

  1. Can't remove OneDrive/Documents


    I've uninstalled OneDrive, after unlinking it and copying all the files to /users/me/D.

    Unfortunately, OneDrive still shows up under "This PC".


    I have tried to move it by changing the location property of the Documents link, both to /users/me/Documents and /users/me/D. Both fail with

    Can't move the folder because there is a folder in the same location that can't be redirected.

    Access is denied.


    I have tried this with the receiving folder existing and not existing, and with both file locations /users/me/Documents and /users/me/D. It doesn't matter.


    I have tried the following without luck:



    How do I get This PC->Documents to point to /users/me/Documents instead of /users/me/OneDrive/Documents?

    :)
     
    JoeAndrieu, Mar 31, 2021
    #1

  2. Windows 10 - OneDrive

    Right click on the app and one of the properties has an option to not automatically start it. Uncheck, restart the computer, and it should stop. If you want to go another step further, find the OneDrive app in the start menu, right click on it and uninstall.

    If that is still insufficient, there is a batch uninstaller for OneDrive available online. I can copy the code here if you need it.
     
    FordGT90Concept, Mar 31, 2021
    #2
  3. Save images/documents to my computer WITHOUT OneDrive being in the link

    We suggest that you change the Auto Save location to This PC only in OneDrive settings. To do so, follow these steps:



    If the OneDrive available in the taskbar, follow these steps:

    • On the right-hand corner at the bottom part beside time and date, click the up arrow to get the OneDrive icon and then right-click on it and then select
      Settings. Like the image shown below:
    • Go to the Auto Save tab, Change the Documents
      and Pictures location to This PC only and then make sure there no tick for
      Photos and videos and also for Screenshots. Like what’s shown below:
    • Click OK to apply the changes.
    • Go back to step 1, go to the Account tab and click the
      Unlink OneDrive
      .
    • Follow the step 1 once again and select Exit.


    If the OneDrive is no longer available in the taskbar, follow these steps:



    • Click the Start menu and type in OneDrive and then select the first result.
    • Sign in with your Microsoft account associated with your OneDrive and then follow the instructions to complete the login.
    • On the right-hand corner at the bottom part beside time and date, click the up arrow to get the OneDrive icon and then right-click on it and then select
      Settings. Like the image shown below:
    • Go to the Auto Save tab, Change the Documents
      and Pictures location to This PC only and then make sure there no tick for
      Photos and videos and also for Screenshots. Like what’s shown below:
    • Click OK to apply the changes.
    • Go back to step 1, go to the Account tab and click the
      Unlink OneDrive
      .
    • Follow the step 1 once again and select Exit.

    Let us know the result of your troubleshooting.
     
    Genevieve Cri, Mar 31, 2021
    #3
  4. Can't remove OneDrive/Documents

    Document Library hijacked by OneDrive after update

    This issue may be due to an incorrect location target. To correct this, kindly follow these steps:

    • Right click the Documents folder where OneDrive files are showing.
    • Select Properties, and then Location. Yours might look like this:
      C:\Users\Your username\OneDrive\Documents.
    • If this is the case, you will need to create a new folder, select all the OneDrive files in the
      Documents folder, and then change its location to transfer it to the created folder.
    • After emptying the Documents folder, right click it and change the location to:
      C:\Users\Your username\Documents.

    Feel free to post back should you need any help with Windows.
     
    Dennis Mop, Mar 31, 2021
    #4
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