Windows 10: How do I move the OneDrive Desktop to the default desktop?

I want the desktop stored on OneDrive to be my default desktop when I open Windows, then I want to get rid of OneDrive, so it doesn't keep saving additions to my desktop there.I also want to get rid of all the other desktops, as I don't need them, and don't use multiple desktops. This feature is unusable to me, and just clutters up my file explorer. I never know which desktop to click on to find something.TIA for your help

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OneDrive is subfolder of Desktop in the Registry.

You don't specify the key you found that entry under, but I'm guessing it's:

• HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders

Then you say:

• " I have found the GUID of OneDrive is a different hex number."

But you don't tell us how you "found" this or the value of the GUID, but I'm guessing it's:

• {018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6}

Both are related to OneDrive. {A52BBA46-E9E1-435f-B3D9-28DAA648C0F6} is the KnownFolderID of the OneDrive folder. The ID/Path value is only found under HKCU\...\UserShellFolders if the file sytem location of the OneDrive folder has been changed from its default of %UserProfile%\OneDrive, which can only be done on setup or when re-linking your PC after un-linking. {018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6} is the CLSID of the virtual folder that is inserted into the Virtual Desktop namespace via:

• HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace

This is what allows OneDrive to appear in the Navigation Pane and on the Desktop. That is why it's the GUID you find most frequently in internet searches --- people frequently want to remove it from the Navigation Pane. Before I make any suggestions, would like more info:

1. In the Explreor Address bar or a Run dialog, type shell:OneDriveEnter. Does a folder open, eror occur, or nothing happen?
2. Does the folder D:\Desktop\OneDrvie exist? Amy content?
3. Does the %UserProfile%\OneDrive folder still exist? Any content?
4. If you access OneDrive online via your MS account, and it contains folders/files, can you locate the corresponding items anywhere on your PC?

The one thing you might try is deleting the {A52BBA46-E9E1-435f-B3D9-28DAA648C0F6} value under HKCU\...\UserShellFolders, creating (if it doesn't exist) a folder named OneDrive in your user profile folder (the default location), restarting your PC, and then seeing if your can start OneDrive.

 

OneDrive and my desktop

Hi Bernard46 -

I'm Kevin B., I do apologize for the inconvenience that you're experiencing right now, let me help you sort things out.

It appears that the directory of your windows computer is connected with the OneDrive on your windows computer.

Kindly try to backup first your files on your windows computer to ensure that they are safe before performing the steps below

To restore the default desktop and documents location on your windows, kindly follow the steps below

Open the File Explorer by pressing Windows key + E

On the left pane selection where you can see the Desktop, Documents, Pictures and others, right click on the Desktop and select properties

Click on the Location Tab

Click on "Restore Default"

The process will restore the default user location to C:\Users\User and remove the OneDrive path

Once done, check if your files are still on the desktop or documents. If the files are missing, kindly use the backup to restore your personal files on your windows desktop

Hope this will help and have a bless day!

Thanks.

Kevin B.

Independent advisor

 

How to change default desktop color

Hi,

As per the description, I understand that you would like to change the default desktop color.

You may follow the steps given below and check.

• 
  Click on the start button.
  
• 
  Click on settings.
  
• 
  Click on personalization.
  
• 
  Select color.
  
• 
  Choose a color for your desktop.
  

I would suggest you to refer to the Microsoft Help Article given below and check if that helps.

Get Started with Windows 10.

Hope this information helps. Please let us know if you need any other assistance with Windows in future. We will be happy to assist you.