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Set where your files are saved

1. Select the OneDrive cloud icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. ...
2. Select. ...
3. On the Backup tab, under Important PC Folders, select Manage backup and follow the instructions to back up your Documents, Pictures, and Desktop folders with OneDrive.

1. How do I keep files on my computer but not OneDrive?
2. How do I save files from OneDrive to my computer?
3. How do I remove OneDrive from my computer without deleting files?
4. What happens if I unlink my PC from OneDrive?
5. Why is there a OneDrive folder on my C drive?
6. Are OneDrive files on my computer?
7. Does OneDrive keep a local copy?
8. How do I move files from OneDrive to Windows 10?
9. Can I remove OneDrive from my PC?
10. Is it OK to disable OneDrive?
11. How do I link OneDrive folder to PC?
12. What happens if I disable OneDrive?

How do I keep files on my computer but not OneDrive?

Keep fewer OneDrive files on your PC

1. On the taskbar, select Show hidden icons , right-click (or press and hold) OneDrive , and then select Settings.
2. Select the Account tab (if it's not already selected), then select Choose folders.
3. Clear the check boxes for any folders you don't need offline, then select OK.

How do I save files from OneDrive to my computer?

Download files and folders from OneDrive or SharePoint

1. On your OneDrive, SharePoint Server 2019, or SharePoint in Microsoft 365 website, select the files or folders you want to download. ...
2. In the top navigation, select Download. ...
3. If your browser prompts you, choose Save or Save As and browse to the location where you want to save the download.

How do I remove OneDrive from my computer without deleting files?

Step 1: Go to the right side of the taskbar, right-click the cloud-shaped OneDrive icon, and then select Settings. (You may have to select the Show hidden icons arrow to see the OneDrive icon.) Step 2: Select Choose folders. Step 3: Clear the check boxes for any folders you don't need offline, and then select OK.

What happens if I unlink my PC from OneDrive?

Unlink OneDrive

You won't lose files or data by unlinking OneDrive from your computer. You can always access your files by signing in to OneDrive.com. Select the white or blue OneDrive cloud icon in the taskbar or menu bar. ... If the icon doesn't appear in the notification area, OneDrive might not be running.

Why is there a OneDrive folder on my C drive?

Yes because every file that is on OneDrive can be cached locally on the computer SSD. It takes up storage, but it allow you to access the files even without internet access. No because you can specify any files/folder to be Online Only (and Free Up Space on local computer).

Are OneDrive files on my computer?

Whether you save by default to your computer or to OneDrive, all your files are available on your PC. The OneDrive app built in to Windows 10 synchronizes your files between OneDrive and your computer, so they're backed up, protected, and available on any device.

Does OneDrive keep a local copy?

The OneDrive sync client is included with every edition of Windows 10, allowing you to keep a local copy of files and folders stored in either OneDrive or OneDrive for Business. By default, your files are stored in a top-level folder in your user profile.

How do I move files from OneDrive to Windows 10?

Select the files you want to upload, and drag them to OneDrive in the File Explorer Navigation pane.
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1. Select File > Save a Copy > OneDrive - Personal.
2. Select Enter file name here and type a name.
3. If you want to save to another folder, select Browse, and select the folder you want.
4. Select Save.

Can I remove OneDrive from my PC?

How to uninstall OneDrive from your PC

1. In the Start search box, type "remove" and then select "Add or remove programs" when it appears in the search results.
2. Scroll down to find "Microsoft OneDrive" and click it.
3. Click "Uninstall."

Is it OK to disable OneDrive?

You should also be aware that the OneDrive app starts automatically and will run in the background unless you disable it. This will have more of a noticeable impact on low-resource PCs, so disabling OneDrive could be a good way to claw back some CPU and RAM usage.

How do I link OneDrive folder to PC?

Choose which OneDrive folders to sync to your computer

1. Select the white or blue OneDrive cloud icon in the Windows taskbar notification area. ...
2. Select. ...
3. Select the Account tab, and select Choose folders.
4. In the Sync your OneDrive files to this PC dialog box, uncheck any folders you don't want to sync to your computer and select OK.

What happens if I disable OneDrive?

You won't lose files or data by disabling or uninstalling OneDrive on your computer. You can always access your files by signing in to OneDrive.com. In Windows 10, OneDrive is the default save location for your files and documents.