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Roboslash1
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Hi, 

 

I recently got myself a laptop but I have noticed one problem. By default, the pictures, videos and music is all stored in the C: drive. However, I would like to keep those files on my harddrive instead of the ssd. If I open explorer, my music and videos on the "this pc" overview to the left are changed so that the locations are changed to new folders in my D: drive. However, microsoft onedrive has control over my documents ad pictures tabs on "this pc". I would like to link my pictures with the shortcut on "this pc", but it wont work as the shortcut is somehow reserved for onedrive.

 

Thanks for the feedback.

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2 minutes ago, mathmeister said:

 

Yes, I knw how to change the location. However, documents and pictures dont let me change the location as I dont have access. Im the owner of this PC.

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Right click the library (pictures, etc) and go to Properties. In the Location tab, you can direct the library to a folder of your choosing. 

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1 minute ago, WoodenMarker said:

Right click the library (pictures, etc) and go to Properties. In the Location tab, you can direct the library to a folder of your choosing. 

Yes. I know. But it wont let me change as the shortcuts are linked to onedrive.

Desktop: Processor - Intel Core i7 5820K   Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-X99-UD3   RAM - Crucial Ballistix Sport 16GB 2400MHz DDR4   GPU - Gigabyte GeForce 980 Ti G1 Gaming 6GB Case - Fractal Design R4 Window   Storage - x1 WD Green 1TB, x1 WD Green 2TB, x1 Samsung 850EVO 120GB, x1 Kingston SSDNow 120GB  PSU - Cooler Master B700 (700W)   Displays - x1 Dell E2214H, x2 Dell 1908FP-BLK   Cooling - Noctua NH-D14 SE2011  

 

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1 minute ago, Roboslash1 said:

Yes. I know. But it wont let me change as the shortcuts are linked to onedrive.

Have you tried breaking the link before changing the location?

 

Moved to Windows. 

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1 minute ago, WoodenMarker said:

Have you tried breaking the link before changing the location?

 

Moved to Windows. 

 

Thats my question. How to I break the link between onedrive and the "this pc" shortcut? I am currently unable to change the location.

 

Thanks

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3 minutes ago, Roboslash1 said:

Thats my question. How to I break the link between onedrive and the "this pc" shortcut? I am currently unable to change the location.

Unlink the Onedrive folder.https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/instantanswers/346c0dc9-68fb-4189-9674-8011c670c3de/change-the-location-of-your-onedrive-folder

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4 minutes ago, WoodenMarker said:

Unlink the Onedrive folder.https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/instantanswers/346c0dc9-68fb-4189-9674-8011c670c3de/change-the-location-of-your-onedrive-folder

Now the the this pc shortcuts show an error message with C:\users\felix\onedrive is not available, has been moved or deleted etc.

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23 minutes ago, WoodenMarker said:

Have you tried breaking the link before changing the location?

 

Moved to Windows. 

I got it fixed, thanks for the help.

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14 minutes ago, Roboslash1 said:

Now the the this pc shortcuts show an error message with C:\users\felix\onedrive is not available, has been moved or deleted etc.

Can you change the location now? You can link the drive again afterwards.

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