Windows 10: FORCE Windows to STOP using OneDrive as the default save location for EVERYTHING!

Discus and support FORCE Windows to STOP using OneDrive as the default save location for EVERYTHING! in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have read so many forums about this automatic OneDrive saving **** that I'm about to go nuts!It should not be this hard to set my PC to save things... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by E.J.Berry, May 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM.

  1. E.J.BERRY
    E.J.Berry Win User

    FORCE Windows to STOP using OneDrive as the default save location for EVERYTHING!


    I have read so many forums about this automatic OneDrive saving **** that I'm about to go nuts!It should not be this hard to set my PC to save things LOCALLY instead of on OneDrive!HOW THE HELL DO I MAKE IT STOP!!!???I want my files, photos, documents, etc. on a LOCAL STORAGE LOCATION instead of out in the ether where anyone tech savvy enough can steal it!STOP DUMBING WINDOWS DOWN AND GIVE THE OWNERS OF THE PCs CONTROL AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HELP!!!!!!

    :)
     
    E.J.Berry, May 1, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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  2. BILLTHEDEV
    BillTheDev Win User

    OneDrive is uninstalled. Default Save Location set to drive C. Still saving to OneDrive

    How do I stop Windows 11 from saving to OneDrive. I have completely uninstalled it. The Default Save Location in settings is set to drive C, yet it still saves everything to the OneDrive folder. This is absolutely ridiculous.
     
    BillTheDev, May 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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  3. DLOBE
    dlobe Win User
    Not able to change default save location to OneDrive


    I have a clean install of windows 10 Pro (Build 10240) 64bit.
    Before clean install, my default save location was set to OneDrive. That's what I want.
    After clean install, USB created from Media Creation Tool, I cannot change default save location from PC to OneDrive
    I want the default set to OneDrive but the option is not available in Settings, System, Storage. Only option available is This PC.

    Please help...Thanks

    Doug

    FORCE Windows to STOP using OneDrive as the default save location for EVERYTHING! [​IMG]
     
    dlobe, May 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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  4. NYIMA YONTEN
    Nyima Yonten Win User

    FORCE Windows to STOP using OneDrive as the default save location for EVERYTHING!

    Default location to save documenets

    Hi Frank,



    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.



    I understand that you are facing issues with Windows 10. I apologize for the inconvenience caused to you.

    The issue could occur if the default location is saved as OneDrive and we need to change it to local drive in default storage location.



    I suggest you to refer to the below steps and check if it helps.

    1. Click on Start Menu and then click on Settings.

    2. Click on Systems.

    3. Then click on Storage.

    4. Under Save Locations, change the location as This PC
    under New Documents will save to option.



    Let us know if you need any further assistance on Windows related issues and we will be glad to help.
     
    Nyima Yonten, May 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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