Windows 10: Will OneDrive save the contents of a shortcut to a folder to My Microsoft Account?

Discus and support Will OneDrive save the contents of a shortcut to a folder to My Microsoft Account? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I don't want to save all of my Documents folder to OneDrive. I want to sync a subfolder of Documents to the OneDrive cloud. If I put a shortcut to that... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Tigerg2000, Aug 6, 2019.

  1. TIGERG2000
    Tigerg2000 Win User

    Will OneDrive save the contents of a shortcut to a folder to My Microsoft Account?


    I don't want to save all of my Documents folder to OneDrive. I want to sync a subfolder of Documents to the OneDrive cloud. If I put a shortcut to that folder in the OneDrive folder, are the contents of that folder saved to my Microsoft Account?


    Steve

    :)
     
    Tigerg2000, Aug 6, 2019
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  2. BRUCEBON
    BruceBon Win User

    Contents of Applications folders


    First attachment is list of items in problem account Applications folder.
    Second is list of items in working account Applications folder.

    Do you know from which folders the contents of the Applications folder are derived? I think the contents of AllApps comes from the superset of the following folder/directories:
    - C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs
    - C:\Users\<user>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs
    I would assume that the contents of Applications are the superset of all executable shortcuts (i.e. not folders, not data files) within the directory trees beneath these directories? Plus others? I thought it was supposed to be everything on the machine, but that is obviously not true, if you compare the 2 attachments.

    If/when I figure it out, I will post the solution . . .


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    BruceBon, Aug 6, 2019
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  3. NORBERT O'BRIEN
    Norbert O'Brien Win User
    Lumia 950 showing complete contents of OneDrive

    Hi Joe

    This doesn't answer my question, I want the phone to backup photos/videos, text messages & contacts etc. But I don't want the complete content of the OneDrive picture and video directory displayed on the phone. If I delete the content on the phone, will
    it remain on OneDrive, or will it be removed from OneDrive?
     
    Norbert O'Brien, Aug 6, 2019
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  4. JOE MEN
    Joe Men Win User

    Will OneDrive save the contents of a shortcut to a folder to My Microsoft Account?

    Lumia 950 showing complete contents of OneDrive

    Deleting the files from the OneDrive app will delete them from the OneDrive servers as well.

    The said app works differently form a PC wherein you can choose the folders that you want to sync. Using the said app for Windows Mobile will always display all the contents of your account.

    You can help Windows Mobile better by submitting a suggestion or feature request about the Windows and Apps.

    Follow the steps below to submit a feature request about the mentioned app:

    • Launch OneDrive.
    • Tap the Ellipsis [ . . . ] button on the lower right part of the screen.
    • Tap Give feedback.
    • Under the What would you like to send? drop down menu, select
      Suggest an idea.
    • Type in your suggestion in the Include a message text box.
    • Once you're done with the message, tap on the Check
      mark       located at the bottom right of the screen.
    Thank you.
     
    Joe Men, Aug 6, 2019
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