Windows 10: How do I move folders and files from OneDrive to a local disk?

I need to move folders and files from OneDrive to a local disk. I get an error about cloudfile provider not running.

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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.

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

I need to move folders and files from OneDrive to a local disk. I get an error about cloudfile provider not running.

 

Libraries are placed in onedrive folder instead of local folder

Hi HalSATL,

They're shell folders, which are different from Libraries.

To revert the shell folder locations to default, open OneDrive and do the following:

Important: Before proceeding, copy the files in those special folders to another folder or external drive. Please don’t copy them anywhere under Desktop/Documents/Pictures. This is because disabling OneDrive backup for a folder might erase the local copies of the files. Copying them to a different location beforehand will ensure that you don’t need to download them again from the OneDrive cloud.

• Right-click the OneDrive icon in the Notification area and click Settings.
  
• Select the Backup tab, and click Manage Backup
  
• In the Manage folder backup dialog, click on the Stop backup link under the special folder (Desktop, Documents, or Pictures)
  
• Click Stop backup in the confirmation dialog that appears.
  
• Repeat the step for each shell folder you want to revert to the original location.
  

See also: Error “The folder can’t be moved here” Moving Documents/Pictures, Caused by OneDrive