Windows 10: Documents Folder is set to One Drive instead of locally

Discus and support Documents Folder is set to One Drive instead of locally in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; On my new computer, if I right-click my Documents folder under "This PC", I see that it is set to the OneDrive folder. But need my documents available... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by bobnunny, Feb 4, 2022.

  1. BOBNUNNY
    bobnunny Win User

    Documents Folder is set to One Drive instead of locally


    On my new computer, if I right-click my Documents folder under "This PC", I see that it is set to the OneDrive folder. But need my documents available offline too and want it the way it was with my old computer. There it would save locally and send a copy to OneDrive.How can I change this mapping to be local C:\Users\myname\Documetns instead of OneDrive and still have OneDrive keep a copy?Barring that, how about still making Documents be local, and I'll move to OneDrive what I want there?THanx!

    :)
     
    bobnunny, Feb 4, 2022
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  2. CP2009
    CP2009 Win User

    Documents/Pictures folders under 'This PC' refer to onedrive - not the local folders

    Thank you for the quick response, Micah.

    My documents are already being saved to 'This PC only'.

    The Documents folder in the libraries is correct (local drive).

    The Documents folder in the quick access area is correct (local drive).

    The only thing that is incorrect is the documents folder under 'This PC'?

    Also is 'winhelponline.com' affiliated with Microsoft?

    Thanks again
     
    CP2009, Feb 4, 2022
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  3. PRABHAVATHI PATIL
    Prabhavathi Patil Win User
    Downloads folder is the Documents folder

    Hi Chris,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to Restore to Default the folders and document settings and see if it helps.

    Step 1:

    Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

    • Go to Download folder.
    • Right click on the Download Folder and go to Properties.
    • In Properties go to Location tab.
    • In location Tab Click on Restore Default.


    Step 2:

    Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

    • Go to Documents folder.
    • Right click on the Document folder and go to Properties.
    • In Properties go to Location tab.
    • In location Tab Click on Restore Default.
    After performing above steps change the settings as you required and check if it helps.

    Hope these information helps, please get back to us for future support, we’ll be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Prabhavathi Patil, Feb 4, 2022
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  4. MICAH BAT
    Micah Bat Win User

    Documents Folder is set to One Drive instead of locally

    Documents/Pictures folders under 'This PC' refer to onedrive - not the local folders

    Hi,

    Since changing the settings of OneDrive didn't set the auto save to "This PC" folder, we would suggest you to change the file path of your
    Documents on your Libraries folder. Changing the file path to "C:\Users\YourPCName\Documents" will use your local storage as your default folder when saving files. To do so, kindly follow the steps below:

    • Open File Explorer
    • Click View
    • Click Navigation pane
    • Click Show libraries
    • On the Navigation pane, click Libraries folder.
    • Right-click Documents (Under the Libraries) folder.
    • Click Properties
    • Click Location tab
    • Then choose "C:\Users\YourPCName\Documents"
    • Click Set save location and then, click
      Apply
    • Click OK

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Micah Bat, Feb 4, 2022
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