Windows 10: Documents Folder on This PC - File Explorer

Discus and support Documents Folder on This PC - File Explorer in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi, For some reason since refreshing my Windows 10 installation, the Documents folder under This PC now points to the Documents folder on my One... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by NickEverest1, Jan 17, 2019.

  1. Documents Folder on This PC - File Explorer


    Hi,

    For some reason since refreshing my Windows 10 installation, the Documents folder under This PC now points to the Documents folder on my One Drive. It always used to point to the documents folder in my users/(username) directory on my hard drive, and since this is the default location for all my own files I want to reinstate that setup.


    I do not use, nor do I wish to use OneDrive to store any documents at all unless I expressly move or copy them there for access from another device.


    It is inconvenient and time consuming to have to keep navigating to users/user/documents every time I open File Explorer.


    The downloads, pictures and video folders under This PC all still point to the appropriate folders - the ones on my hard drive.


    I have attempted changing the location of the current This PC>Documents folder but it is blocked, and in any case I don't think that would be the correct procedure.


    Can anybody help please?

    :)
     
    NickEverest1, Jan 17, 2019
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  2. Micah Bat Win User

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

    Since the only folder that has incorrect file path is the Documents folder under This PC, we would suggest you do the same steps provided above. However, do it in your Documents folder under This PC. To do so, kindly follow the steps below:

    • Open File Explorer
    • Click This PC
    • Right-click on Documents
    • Click Properties
    • Click Location
    • Click Restore Default
    • Click Apply
    • Click OK
    Also, we would like to inform you that "winhelponline.com" is not associated with Microsoft.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Micah Bat, Jan 17, 2019
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  3. Anne Ros Win User
    My internal hard drive personal document folders do not show in file explorer

    Hi Kari,

    If you're having trouble seeing your personal documents, it might be caused by a file corruption. We suggest following the steps provided by Pavan_N in this
    thread that was found helpful in resolving similar issue.

    Get back to us if you need further assistance.
     
    Anne Ros, Jan 17, 2019
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  4. Riel Alc Win User

    Documents Folder on This PC - File Explorer

    documents files and folders

    Hi Paul,

    For better assistance, we'd like to ask the following:

    • What were the steps you've tried to reverse the alphabetization of files and folder name?
    • Can you provide us a sample screenshot of the issue?

    We're looking forward to your reply.
     
    Riel Alc, Jan 17, 2019
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