Windows 10: onedrive directories on local p.c.

I'm now definitely lost. Windows 11 OneDrive is disabled, and that's how I want it. But my C:\USERS directories confuse me. Can anybody explain how this is SUPPPOSED to work? I have trouble working with something that makes no sense to me.In file explorer, I have #1 - C:\Users\jr\Desktop which is empty.and #2 - C:\Users\jr\OneDrive\Desktop which contains all the files I see on my display.So since I don't want to use the cloud, I expect #2 to be empty and #1 to reflect what's on my display. When I save a file to my desktop and I can see it on my display, it shows up in # 2.When I move files f

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Synching OneDrive to new PC created confusing local disk storage

Marco

unfortunately not. I tried them all except hiding in Registry as I do not have 2 copies of "OneDrive" directory.

In OneDrive Cloud, I have a number of master directory and data stored in sub directories. on old laptop, this directory hierarchy and storage of files was all copied to single OneDrive folder on the local disk.

on connecting and synching OneDrive on new laptop, my data directories and subdirectories are now stored in directory called "Documents" in local OneDrive directory. this is mirrored in "Documents" directory in my user parent directory in windows explorer.
changes made in either instance are mirrored in other instance.

I cannot add screenshots but to try to explain;

1. OneDrive creates and maintains \Pictures\CameraRoll directory. this is only synchronised with local OneDrive Directory
2. I have data directory "CloudStored" which is visible in OneDrive online in same window as "Pictures" directory
3. on laptop synchronisation, directory "Documents" created in OneDrive directory and "CloudStored" placed in the Documents directory
4. Sybnchronised copy of "Documents" directory placed in windows user to directory (in now have 2 directories "Documents as Microsoft creates one by default)

I hope you can visualise this?

regards

brian

 

Windows 10 - OneDrive

Right click on the app and one of the properties has an option to not automatically start it. Uncheck, restart the computer, and it should stop. If you want to go another step further, find the OneDrive app in the start menu, right click on it and uninstall.

If that is still insufficient, there is a batch uninstaller for OneDrive available online. I can copy the code here if you need it.

 

OneDrive moves desktop directory: why?????

Hi Anthony,

Thank you for writing us here in Microsoft Community.

I understand your frustration with OneDrive moving your desktop directory. The reason for this is that OneDrive is designed to sync your files across multiple devices, and moving your desktop directory to OneDrive ensures that your desktop files are backed up and accessible from any device.

However, if you prefer to keep your desktop files in their original location, you can change the OneDrive settings to not sync the desktop folder. Here's how to do this.

1. Right-click the OneDrive icon in the system tray, select Settings, and then click the Backup tab.
   
2. Click Manage Backup.
   
3. Choose the three folders (Desktop, Documents, and Pictures) and click Stop backup.
   
4. The local three folders will occur on your PC while the files still store in your OneDrive folders. You could go to the OneDrive for Web (in the browser) and download the files to the related local folders.
   
5. Delete the three folders in the OneDrive for Web
   

This will prevent OneDrive from moving your desktop directory.

Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any concerns or clarifications.

Sincerely



Microsoft Moderator