Windows 10: How Do I Turn OFF OneDrive and Save Items JUST to Folders on my LOCAL Drive?

Discus and support How Do I Turn OFF OneDrive and Save Items JUST to Folders on my LOCAL Drive? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hey all, I don't use the OneDrive feature. I don't move items to my phone from my laptop and I don't have any other computers that I need to sync... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Nalajr, Apr 18, 2019.

  1. NALAJR
    Nalajr Win User

    How Do I Turn OFF OneDrive and Save Items JUST to Folders on my LOCAL Drive?


    Hey all,


    I don't use the OneDrive feature. I don't move items to my phone from my laptop and I don't have any other computers that I need to sync files to.


    Each time I go to save a picture I have to check and see that it's the PICTURE folder that's located on my local machine and NOT the one in my OneDrive folder. It's irritating. I want it just as my Windows was pre OneDrive days where my local folders were the only ones visible to save items into.


    I think I was able to bring up the settings and turn off "Protection" for the DESKTOP, DOCUMENTS and PICTURES folders. There are more that are in there though like a MUSIC folder I think. I can't recall the others.


    Not saying I want to totally UnInstall it as there may come a time in the future that I might need the capability although I don't envision that happening anytime soon.


    SO...can you all tell me if there is anything else I need to do to get rid of the default saving location being the folders within the ONEDRIVE folder and only save items to my local machine?


    Thanks

    :)
     
    Nalajr, Apr 18, 2019
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  2. CP2009
    CP2009 Win User

    Documents/Pictures folders under 'This PC' refer to onedrive - not the local folders

    Thank you for the quick response, Micah.

    My documents are already being saved to 'This PC only'.

    The Documents folder in the libraries is correct (local drive).

    The Documents folder in the quick access area is correct (local drive).

    The only thing that is incorrect is the documents folder under 'This PC'?

    Also is 'winhelponline.com' affiliated with Microsoft?

    Thanks again
     
    CP2009, Apr 18, 2019
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  3. MICAH BAT
    Micah Bat Win User
    Documents/Pictures folders under 'This PC' refer to onedrive - not the local folders

    Hi,

    Since changing the settings of OneDrive didn't set the auto save to "This PC" folder, we would suggest you to change the file path of your
    Documents on your Libraries folder. Changing the file path to "C:\Users\YourPCName\Documents" will use your local storage as your default folder when saving files. To do so, kindly follow the steps below:

    • Open File Explorer
    • Click View
    • Click Navigation pane
    • Click Show libraries
    • On the Navigation pane, click Libraries folder.
    • Right-click Documents (Under the Libraries) folder.
    • Click Properties
    • Click Location tab
    • Then choose "C:\Users\YourPCName\Documents"
    • Click Set save location and then, click
      Apply
    • Click OK

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Micah Bat, Apr 18, 2019
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  4. BOB GROSS
    Bob Gross Win User

    How Do I Turn OFF OneDrive and Save Items JUST to Folders on my LOCAL Drive?

    How to reset Onedrive folder selection for desktop sync

    Create a folder online in OneDrive where you want your online files saved. Right click the OneDrive icon in the system tray, choose settings, then choose folders. A list of your OneDrive folders will appear with check boxes next to each. Checkmark the ones
    you want to sync, and they'll be listed locally in your folder structure under OneDrive. Then it's just a matter of moving the files you want locally to the folder you created in OneDrive as you would any other local folder.
     
    Bob Gross, Apr 18, 2019
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