Windows 10: Windows 10 Documents folder points to wrong location

Brand new installation of Windows 10 Pro 64-bit.


In Explorer, the "Documents" link under "This PC" on the left hand folder tree points to OneDrive, not my Documents folder.


Attempting to change its location results by going to Properties > Location > Restore Default enters the correct location in the field namely "C:\Users\[username]\Documents" but when I click "Apply" I receive an error "Can't move the folder because there is a folder in the same location that can't be redirected. Access is denied."


To my mind, this is a one of the stupidest Windows 10 issues I have yet encountered and is a serious bug which needs fixing ASAP. After all, OneDrive only offers 5 GB space as default!

:)

 

Wrong Documents folder

Is there a separate Documents folder showing when you scroll the File Explorer up? Below is a screenshot of how it should look like.





If there is a Document folder showing and it points to OneDrive, we suggest you perform the following:

• Right-click on the Documents folder, and select Properties.
• Go to Location tab.
• Change the location where files in that folder are stored by removing the
  \OneDrive.

Let us know how it goes.

Thank you.

 

Documents folder in quick access pointing to wrong place.


Hi,

In the quick access area of the file browser the documents folder is pointing to a drive that no longer exists.

The folder is pinned to the top of the file list and it wont unpin. How do I either unpin it or make it point to the correct location.

Many Thanks

 

Downloads folder is the Documents folder

Hi Chris,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to Restore to Default the folders and document settings and see if it helps.

Step 1:

Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

• Go to Download folder.
• Right click on the Download Folder and go to Properties.
• In Properties go to Location tab.
• In location Tab Click on Restore Default.

Step 2:

Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

• Go to Documents folder.
• Right click on the Document folder and go to Properties.
• In Properties go to Location tab.
• In location Tab Click on Restore Default.

After performing above steps change the settings as you required and check if it helps.

Hope these information helps, please get back to us for future support, we’ll be glad to assist you further.

Thank you.