Windows 10: How do I keep my files local after unlinking OneDrive?

Hello,I've tried to keep the files local by right clicking the files and choosing the option to "Always keep on this device" and then unchecking/turn off syncing in the Manage Backups tab. After doing so it creates this shortcuts to the OneDrive folder. I would try to unlink my account to see if that would fix it but my files would just not be there anymore.I'm not sure what to do and any help to the right direction would be very appreciated.Thank you,

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How to kill OneDrive, but save files in it?

Helloilyazeld,

To disable OneDrive without deleting your files, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the OneDrive settings: Right-click on the OneDrive icon in the system tray (located near the clock on the taskbar) and select "Settings."
   
2. In the Microsoft OneDrive window, go to the "Settings" tab.
   
3. Unlink OneDrive: Under the "Account" tab, click on the "Unlink this PC" button. This will remove the OneDrive connection on your computer.
   
4. Keep files on your computer: In the "Settings" tab, uncheck the box next to "Files On-Demand." This ensures that all your OneDrive files will be kept on your computer and won't be deleted from the local storage.
   
5. Disable OneDrive startup: Open the Task Manager by right-clicking on the taskbar and selecting "Task Manager." Go to the "Startup" tab and disable any OneDrive entries by right-clicking on them and selecting "Disable."
   

By following these steps, you will effectively disable OneDrive on your computer while retaining all your files locally. However, keep in mind that this process may vary slightly depending on your operating system version and the OneDrive version.

 

Unlinking files from OneDrive

A week ago I installed sims 4 on my pc. Onedrive automatically, which is annoying in itself, decided to link the sims files. I only have 5 GB in total on my personal onedrive, so you can imagine what kind of problem the sims gaming files will create..

So, I did the steps I could find on all sorts of websites in order to unlink the files of sims 4 from onedrive. When I click on settings > account > choosing files, and uncheck the games map, it tells me the following:

"Certain items which you wish to stop synchronisation of, are still not uploaded on onedrive. Wait until they're uploaded, clear certain synchronisationproblems and try again after a while"

Here is the thing; I can't 'clear' those synchronisation problems because it requires me to BUY more storage. I am a broke student, and can't afford that. Here the problem actually starts. It tells me to wait and sync all new files in order for me to unlink it. But that's, I'm sorry, a little stupid? I wish to stop the synchronisation and unlink the games file from onedrive, because I have no space. Yet it tells me to wait for everything to sync before I can unlink the file. But I can't sync anything!! My storage is full!! 5 GB in total, and the games file took 4,9 GB of all that (without permission, mind you). This is absurd. I called an IT guy from my school, but he couldn't help me because the problem lies in my personal OneDrive.

Help me, please!

 

How do I move folders and files from OneDrive to a local disk?

Hello there, this is Emily.

It is very important that you cancel the folder backup before you unlink OneDrive and uninstall OneDrive, otherwise the folders will continue being nested in OneDrive folder instead of going back to local disk.

If you have already uninstalled OneDrive, please make sure you install it back and set it back up. Then go to OneDrive Settings (right click on the cloud icon on the lower right), click on Manage Backup, then uncheck all the folders listed. It is after you have done this step, you can go back to OneDrive Settings > Account tab, and click on Unlink This PC. Then you can go to Windows Settings > Apps > find your OneDrive and uninstall it.

If your files have been kept online only, you can download them back from https://www.Onedrive.com