Windows 10: Windows Explorer save location defaulting to the wrong computer

Running Windows 10. I'm currently trying to place a file from one of my work computer's folders into a document. When the menu opens to do so, it's showing me a Documents folder Under "This PC" - but the location appears to be my PC home computer instead of the work one I'm using. It does not show most of the files in said folder, but it does show all sub-folders and a couple of my pdfs, and I can actually place one of these files into my document.It theoretically shouldn't be able to do this. I have remote access to my work computer via my home computer, but that's to access my work computer

:)

 

Default location to save documenets

Hi Frank,

Sorry for the delayed response.

From your recent description, it seems like the issue is confined to Word documents. If true, then follow the steps below and check if it helps.

• Launch Word application.
• Go to File Menu and select Options.
• In the pop-up dialog box, towards the left pane, select Save.
• Under Default location file, browse the location you want to save.
• Check if the issue persists.

Hope this helps.

 

Making HDD as default saving location instead of sdd for files

Hi Kiefer,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.
I will surely help you to fix this issue.

I suggest you to try the following steps to change default saving locations. Check if it helps.

• 
  Click on Start and click on
  Settings.
  
• 
  Open System and click on
  Storage in the left-pane.
  
• 
  Under the section Save Locations in the
  right-pane, select the appropriate location to which you want to save files.
  
• 
  Restart the computer and check if it helps.
  

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.

 

default saved locations

Hi Ashley,

For better assistance, we'd like to know the following:

• How did you transfer your pictures from OneDrive to your computer?
• How were you trying to change the default save location?

We're looking forward to your reply.