Windows 10: Exclude a folder within my documents area from OneDrive

Discus and support Exclude a folder within my documents area from OneDrive in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hi there,I started using OneDrive to backup my documents and I have encountered some issues, both caused by the same problem: - An application I use... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by AJP_850, Jun 28, 2021.

  1. AJP_850
    AJP_850 Win User

    Exclude a folder within my documents area from OneDrive


    Hi there,I started using OneDrive to backup my documents and I have encountered some issues, both caused by the same problem: - An application I use stores a lot of binary files in the OneDrive area. They are not really documents, the designers just decided to put them there. As a developer myself, I'd say that's a questionably design decision, but it's not my design and I can't change it. This directory is huge, and when OneDrive moved the folder to its area, the application broke. It's possible I may be able to fix this with a reinstall, but ideally, I'd just like OneDrive to ignore tha

    :)
     
    AJP_850, Jun 28, 2021
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  2. THEMATT1984
    TheMatt1984 Win User

    Why I have TWO Documents folders?

    ok so lemme start off my saying i recently wiped my system and installed windows 10
    and i noticed even more recently that i seem to have TWO documents folders...
    i have one that has nothing that it should in it and the other somehow is linked to Onedrive...
    the onedrive linked one has everything that the non onedrive should. (game saves, etc)
    my question is...why? is this normal cause i can't imagine it is...
    i don't think steam game save cloud will work with onedrive so i need to know, is this fixable WITHOUT another wipe? i have no idea how my onedrive got synced with my documents folder. i didn't set it up that way. any help is appreciated!
    thanks!
     
    TheMatt1984, Jun 28, 2021
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  3. TARAN_D
    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, Jun 28, 2021
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  4. PRABHAVATHI PATIL
    Prabhavathi Patil Win User

    Exclude a folder within my documents area from OneDrive

    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, Jun 28, 2021
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