Windows 10: How to use Documents and other folders on my local folders not the OneDrive ones?

Discus and support How to use Documents and other folders on my local folders not the OneDrive ones? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I want to save my own files on my own laptop without using onedrive, but after I moved everything from onedrive document back to local document folder... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Shijun Sui, Jan 29, 2023.

  1. How to use Documents and other folders on my local folders not the OneDrive ones?


    I want to save my own files on my own laptop without using onedrive, but after I moved everything from onedrive document back to local document folder C:\Users\yazaw\Documents, the desktop and other links and even games that use the folder still points to the previous folder and I cannot find a way to teach them the right thing. Is there a way to make this straight besides wipe my laptop all clean and do the setup for windows from the beginning without using OneDrive at all?

    :)
     
    Shijun Sui, Jan 29, 2023
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  2. Why I have TWO Documents folders?

    ok so lemme start off my saying i recently wiped my system and installed windows 10
    and i noticed even more recently that i seem to have TWO documents folders...
    i have one that has nothing that it should in it and the other somehow is linked to Onedrive...
    the onedrive linked one has everything that the non onedrive should. (game saves, etc)
    my question is...why? is this normal cause i can't imagine it is...
    i don't think steam game save cloud will work with onedrive so i need to know, is this fixable WITHOUT another wipe? i have no idea how my onedrive got synced with my documents folder. i didn't set it up that way. any help is appreciated!
    thanks!
     
    TheMatt1984, Jan 29, 2023
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  3. 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, Jan 29, 2023
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  4. How to use Documents and other folders on my local folders not the OneDrive ones?

    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.
     
    Santosh_Rai, Jan 29, 2023
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