Windows 10: OneDrive hijacks folders

Discus and support OneDrive hijacks folders in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I just want to let the developers at Microsoft know how truly disgusted I am with the changes that now allow OneDrive to hijack my files and folders.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by MichelleH13601, May 1, 2023.

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    OneDrive hijacks folders


    I just want to let the developers at Microsoft know how truly disgusted I am with the changes that now allow OneDrive to hijack my files and folders. Having OneDrive hijack My Documents folder has created a massive headache getting games and programs installed that use it as the default location. Even after disabling the auto-backup option and uninstalling the program, I could not access those folders. I literally had to go in and use the registry editor to change the default location. Thankfully I am capable, but for most users who aren't tech savvy, this is a huge problem. I have since start

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