Windows 10: Utilities that I run can no longer automatically save files to my OneDrive

When I started to use OneDrive two years ago I set it up so that all files generated by me/programs that I run are saved to folders in my C:\Users\myname\OneDrive\Documents folder. Until recently all files generated from utilities that I use (e.g. pdf's generated by scanning utility, backup files generated by accounting package) would automatically save to the appropriate OneDrive folder. But since a month ago I get error messages when non-Microsoft programs try to save files they have generated to my OneDrive. The error messages differ according to the program but basically they say it was not possible to save the file / find the location or insufficient space. Microsoft Office files are saving to OneDrive without a problem. As a workaround I am having to direct these programs to save files to other locations on my C drive.


I have loads of available space on OneDrive and plenty on my C drive. I automatically take Microsoft updates. I am running Windows 10 on an Asus UX330UA. I have standard OneDrive settings and have not made changes to these recently.


I'd appreciate any ideas.


Thanks

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