Windows 11 OneDrive File Location Setup and Management

Setting up OneDrive file location in Windows 11 is a straightforward process that can be completed in a few steps.

OneDrive is automatically set as the default save location for documents, pictures, and other files in Windows 11.

However, you can change the default save location to a different folder on your computer or a network drive if needed.

To do this, go to Settings > Apps > Default apps and select the default save location for each type of file.

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To set up OneDrive, start by going back to the OneDrive setup screen and select Get started. This will allow you to re-link your OneDrive and choose a new folder location if needed.

If you want to change the default folder location for your OneDrive files, do it during the setup process, specifically on the This is your OneDrive folder screen. Select Change location to make this change.

You can also choose which folders to sync to your computer, but this may require re-doing the sync after the initial setup is complete. This is especially true if you had chosen to sync only some folders before the reset.

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If you were already syncing OneDrive for work or school to your computer and just installed the sync app, you won't see the This is your OneDrive folder or the Sync files from your OneDrive screen during OneDrive Setup. The sync app will automatically take over syncing in the same folder location you were using before.

To choose which folders you're syncing, right-click the blue cloud icon in the taskbar notification area and select Settings > Account > Choose folders.

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To change the location of your OneDrive folder, go back to the OneDrive setup screen and select Get started. This will take you through the process of setting up OneDrive again, where you can change the location of your OneDrive folder.

Follow the instructions until you get to the screen where you see your OneDrive folder's location. Select Change Location to proceed.

Choose the new folder location, and then select OK. You'll see a message letting you know that the OneDrive folder in the new location already has files in it. Select Use this location, and then finish setting up OneDrive.

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If you had chosen to sync only some folders before the reset, you'll need to do that again once sync has completed. See Choose which OneDrive folders to sync to your computer for more information.

You can also change the location of your OneDrive folder by signing in to OneDrive and clicking or tapping the Change location link. This will open a File Explorer window where you can browse to select the new location of your OneDrive folder.

Once you've selected the new location, press the Select Folder button and confirm that you intend to "Use this folder."

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To re-link your OneDrive, go back to the OneDrive setup screen and select Get started.

You'll need to follow the instructions until you get to the screen where you see your OneDrive folder's location. Select Change Location.

Choose the new folder location, and then select OK.

You'll see a message letting you know that the OneDrive folder in the new location already has files in it. Select Use this location, and then finish setting up OneDrive.

If you had chosen to sync only some folders before the reset, you'll need to do that again once sync has completed.

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You can change the location of your OneDrive folder to a more suitable place on your computer. This is especially useful if you're running low on storage space on your system drive.

To start, go back to the OneDrive setup screen and select Get started. From there, follow the instructions until you get to the screen where you see your OneDrive folder's location. Select Change Location to proceed.

You'll then see a File Explorer window called “Choose your OneDrive location” where you can browse through your Windows computer to select the new location for your OneDrive folder. Once you've done that, press the Select Folder button.

OneDrive will detect that “A OneDrive folder already exists on this PC” and you'll need to confirm that you still intend to “Use this folder.” If you had chosen to sync only some folders before the reset, you'll need to do that again once sync has completed.

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Here are the steps to change OneDrive location in summary:

By following these steps, you'll be able to change the location of your OneDrive folder to a more suitable place on your computer.

OneDrive Setup is a crucial step in getting your OneDrive files in order. You'll need to re-link your OneDrive if you've reset your setup.

To re-link your OneDrive, follow these steps: go back to the OneDrive setup screen and select Get started. Then, follow the instructions until you get to the screen where you see your OneDrive folder's location.

You can change the location of your OneDrive folder by selecting Change Location. Choose the new folder location, and then select OK. You'll see a message letting you know that the OneDrive folder in the new location already has files in it.

Select Use this location, and then finish setting up OneDrive. If you had chosen to sync only some folders before the reset, you'll need to do that again once sync has completed.

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Here are the key points to watch for during OneDrive Setup:

Note that if you were already syncing OneDrive for work or school to your computer, you won't see the This is your OneDrive folder or the Sync files from your OneDrive screen during OneDrive Setup.