Windows 10: how to change documents from OneDrive to local folders

My windows 11 Machine by default saves everything to OneDrive. My internet connection is not stable or reliable. How do I change the default to saving to local hard drive?

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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

 

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.

 

Docs folder is C:\Users\me\OneDrive, not local folder : How do I get the local document folder back in the right place?

Hi,

Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft community.

We understand the inconvenience caused and we will try our best to resolve the issue.

To assist you better, please provide few details.

1) Are you able to view the contents of the local document folder in your system, not in OneDrive folder?

2) Are you trying to copy the contents from OneDrive folder to local system Document folder?



If the content from your local system Document folder is moved to OneDrive Document folder, then I suggest you to open the Document folder under OneDrive, copy the content and save it in Document folder in the system.



You can also restore the default location of the Document folder, if the location is changed.

To restore the default folder location, follow the below steps.

1) Right click on the Document folder.

2) Select the Properties option.

3) Click on the Location tab.

4) Click on Restore Default button.



Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.