Windows 10: Trying to relocate Documents from a OneDrive location to a HDD location, but access is denied

Discus and support Trying to relocate Documents from a OneDrive location to a HDD location, but access is denied in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I've set up a new PC, and having installed Win10 I plugged in my old HDD J: drive, and am trying to redirect the default Documents folder in the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by JamesRCarter, Jun 14, 2020.

  1. JAMESRCARTER
    JamesRCarter Win User

    Trying to relocate Documents from a OneDrive location to a HDD location, but access is denied


    I've set up a new PC, and having installed Win10 I plugged in my old HDD J: drive, and am trying to redirect the default Documents folder in the explorer This PC folder to the one on J:.


    Every time I try, though, I get the message "Can't move the folder because there is a folder in the same location that can't be redirected. Access denied"


    I think this is because the current location is C:\users\james\OneDrive\documents, and OneDrive is messing things up, can anyone tell me how to sort this out?

    :)
     
    JamesRCarter, Jun 14, 2020
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  2. AIEX
    aIex Win User

    Access Denied - moving Pictures folder to default or other locations


    1. copy Documents folder somewhere else
    2. unlink my OneDrive account
    3. log in again
    4. select different OneDrive folder
    5. don't sync anythin (untick all)
    6. restore default location
    7. copy previously copied Documents to default location (it was empty for me, when I did it)
    8. unlink OneDrive
    9. log in and select previous location
    10. (optional) go to OneDrive settings, 2nd tab (automatic saving or something), select that you want your documents to be saved on OneDrive instead of your computer.
     
    aIex, Jun 14, 2020
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  3. LIFEWULF
    LifeWulf Win User
    Access Denied - moving Pictures folder to default or other locations


    Thanks, I won't have access to my desktop for a while but I'll be sure to try this when I get a chance and report back!
     
    LifeWulf, Jun 14, 2020
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  4. ODY
    Ody Win User

    Trying to relocate Documents from a OneDrive location to a HDD location, but access is denied

    Access Denied - moving Pictures folder to default or other locations


    ThankYou So much!! I made an account just to thank you! Your method worked for me! *Biggrin
     
    Ody, Jun 14, 2020
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