Windows 10: Sync options, hard drive space, and folder security

Discus and support Sync options, hard drive space, and folder security in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi all-I'm new to OneDrive and trying to figure out a way to have a password protected folder for more sensitive files. I understand the Personal Vault... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by sbright527, Aug 4, 2021.

  1. Sync options, hard drive space, and folder security


    Hi all-I'm new to OneDrive and trying to figure out a way to have a password protected folder for more sensitive files. I understand the Personal Vault option, which I thought was the answer. However, it seems that this folder is required to sync to my computer, and there is no way to take it out of sync and only keep it in the cloud. But the files I want to put in the Vault are larger in size, and thus would take up an inordinate amount of local hard drive space. What solution am I missing? Thanks!

    :)
     
    sbright527, Aug 4, 2021
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  2. Moving Librariy files and folders to secondary hard drive

    Hi Bailey,

    We appreciate you for being part of Windows 10.

    Yes, as you said you will face problems if you cut and paste the library folders to the new hard drive. If you cut and paste the libraries folder some of the Windows functions such as Downloads, Music, Pictures and Videos
    will not work properly

    If you want to access the library folders in the new hard drive, I suggest you to copy the Library folders (Documents, Music, Pictures and Videos). Follow the steps to copy the library folders.


    • Press Windows + E keys on the keyboard to open Windows explorer.

    • Find the Libraries on the left navigation pane of the Windows Explorer. (If libraries are not there, click on
      View tab at the top of Windows explorer, click on Navigation pane and select the
      Show Libraries)

    • Now, right click on Libraries from the left navigation pane and click on
      Copy.

    • Open the new hard drive and paste the Libraries folder by pressing
      CTRL + V key on the keyboard. (paste the libraries folders on the new hard drive where ever you want)

    As you have less space on the primary hard drive, I suggest you to follow the below article to free up drive space.

    Free up drive space in Windows 10

    Free up drive space in Windows

    I hope the above information helps. Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Kiran Kishore, Aug 4, 2021
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  3. Random folders appearing to my new hard drive

    Options > Scan options


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    Then after that, enable options > hide virustotal.com clean entries ... only suspicious stuff will remain.
    Check the complete list on the Everything tab, it may not be explorer extension listed on that tab.

    It may be something stupidly simple like onedrive/skydrive being setup to sync folders that are being dumped remotely.
     
    BiggieShady, Aug 4, 2021
    #3
  4. Rose Cal Win User

    Sync options, hard drive space, and folder security

    Hard Drive Space Missing

    Hi,

    It is possible that hard drive space was missing due to a corrupted file system. To better assist you, kindly answer the following questions:

    • Have you made any recent changes prior to this issue?
    • Have you tried deleting temporary files?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far aside from checked the hidden files?

    We're looking forward to your response.
     
    Rose Cal, Aug 4, 2021
    #4
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