Windows 10: [HELP] OneDrive won't backup "Important PC Folders"

Discus and support [HELP] OneDrive won't backup "Important PC Folders" in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have two laptops which I would like to sync my Documents/Pictures between. Both laptops are running Windows 10 Pro 21H1 - 19043.1110 and the same... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by AlexanderRichards1, Jul 21, 2021.

  1. ALEXANDERRICHARDS1
    AlexanderRichards1 Win User

    [HELP] OneDrive won't backup "Important PC Folders"


    I have two laptops which I would like to sync my Documents/Pictures between. Both laptops are running Windows 10 Pro 21H1 - 19043.1110 and the same version of OneDrive 21.119.0613.0001 as can be seen in the screenshots. However, on one of the laptops I have the option to backup my "Important PC Folders" whereas the other one doesn't. It also seems that the one that does have this option also shows a OneDrive Device ID on the about page and the other doesn't. I don't know if that is relevant or not. How can I get the backup option on the other laptop? I have included the images of the backu

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    AlexanderRichards1, Jul 21, 2021
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  2. TOPS
    tops Win User

    Skype won´t wok in 17063

    Skype Won´t work... games won´t work...

    Making backup and re-format...

    Maybe I Install a Windows 7 again, At least, all of my games run smoothly ...Sadness!!

    *Banghead
     
    tops, Jul 21, 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, Jul 21, 2021
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  4. AFTOMMY
    AFTommy Win User

    [HELP] OneDrive won't backup "Important PC Folders"

    Folder won"t go away


    I have a no longer used folder than I cannot delete. I have tried various third party apps to no avain. Any ideas how I can send this folder to "Never Never Land"


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    AFTommy, Jul 21, 2021
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