Windows 10: File Explorer defaults to OneDrive. I want it to default to my desktop.

Discus and support File Explorer defaults to OneDrive. I want it to default to my desktop. in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I don't want to stop saving my files to OneDrive, I just want to stop File Explorer defaulting to OneDrive instead of my desktop whenever I want to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by pjwest, Jul 10, 2021.

  1. pjwest Win User

    File Explorer defaults to OneDrive. I want it to default to my desktop.


    I don't want to stop saving my files to OneDrive, I just want to stop File Explorer defaulting to OneDrive instead of my desktop whenever I want to open a file. There is no Auto Save in OneDrive Settings, so I don't see how I can change it, except by disabling OneDrive which I don't want to do.

    :)
     
    pjwest, Jul 10, 2021
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  2. Win10: set 'view' default in file explorer

    Hi Dennis,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    As I understand that you are trying to set file explorer as default. We will help you to resolve the issue.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps how to set file explorer as default and check if it helps.

    1. In the search box type as “settings”.

    2. Go to “system” and click on “default apps”.

    3.Then click on “set default apps by”.

    4. Select “File Explorer from the list” and click on “choose defaults for this program”.

    5. Then check the box “select all” and click on “save.

    6. Then click on “ok”.

    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Jul 10, 2021
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  3. Is there a way to make OneDrive the default for searches in File Explorer?

    * Original Title: OneDrive search

    Is there a way to make OneDrive the default for searches in File Explorer? Whenever I open File Explorer, it automatically goes to Quick Access which I think is pretty useless since
    it only has recent files and folders. I've got OneDrive set up as the default to save to, but I can't figure out how to do it for searches.
     
    isitjuneyet, Jul 10, 2021
    #3
  4. Vivian_S Win User

    File Explorer defaults to OneDrive. I want it to default to my desktop.

    OneDrive defaults

    Hi Philip,



    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you would like to change the backup settings for your OneDrive from the default settings.

    During Windows 10 setup, you should have seen a “Back up your files with OneDrive” screen telling you about the benefits of saving your files to OneDrive. If you clicked Next, you set up OneDrive as your default save location.

    However, you can go ahead and change the default save behavior. You can refer to steps mentioned in

    Files save to OneDrive by default in Windows 10




    We do have dedicated support team for OneDrive and
    you can get in touch with them for further assistance. Please follow the below steps to contact the OneDrive support team.



    Sign in to OneDrive.com from any browser or Open OneDrive App, click the ‘?’ help icon on the top banner of the page and select
    Email OneDrive support. Submit your question and follow the prompts to request support.

    Regards,

    Vivian S
     
    Vivian_S, Jul 10, 2021
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