How to Change Where OneDrive Saves Files to a New Location

Changing the default save location for OneDrive can be a lifesaver if you're running low on space on your C drive.

OneDrive saves files to a default location, but you can change it to a new location of your choice. To do this, you'll need to access the OneDrive settings.

The default location is usually the C drive, but you can change it to a different drive or folder. For example, if you have an external hard drive or a network drive with plenty of space, you can save your files there.

To change the default save location, you'll need to click on the OneDrive icon in the system tray, then select "Help & Settings" from the dropdown menu.

Changing the location of your OneDrive folder is a bit more involved than a simple cut-and-paste operation. You'll need to make sure the new location syncs to the cloud.

To start, you'll need to unlink your OneDrive folder on your PC. This is a necessary step to ensure that your files are synced correctly to the cloud.

Unlinking your OneDrive folder is a straightforward process. You can do this by following the steps outlined in the OneDrive application.

Once you've unlinked your OneDrive folder, you can move it to a new location. This can be done by navigating to the current location of your OneDrive folder and selecting the "Move to" button in the File Explorer ribbon.

To move your OneDrive folder, follow these steps:

Moving your OneDrive folder can take a while, depending on the size of the folder. Be patient and let the process complete.

Once your OneDrive folder has been moved, you'll need to re-link it to your Microsoft account. This will ensure that your files are synced correctly to the cloud.

To re-link your OneDrive folder, follow these steps:

That's it! Your OneDrive folder has been moved to a new location, and your files will be synced to the cloud from this new location.

Onedrive Storage is a cloud storage service that allows you to store and access your files from anywhere, at any time.

You can choose from three different storage plans: 5 GB, 1 TB, and 6 TB, depending on your needs and budget.

Onedrive Storage is integrated with Microsoft Office applications, making it easy to save and access your files directly from the apps.

Each storage plan comes with a certain amount of storage space, which can be increased or decreased as needed.

For example, the 1 TB plan offers 1 terabyte of storage space, which is equivalent to about 1 million photos or 200,000 documents.

Onedrive Storage also offers a feature called "OneDrive Files On-Demand" which allows you to access your files without having to download them first.

This feature is especially useful for large files or folders that you don't need to access frequently.

Onedrive Storage is a secure service that uses encryption to protect your files from unauthorized access.

Your files are also backed up automatically, so you can rest assured that they are safe in case something goes wrong.