Effortless Guide- How to Ditch OneDrive as Your Default Save Location on Windows

How to Remove OneDrive as Default Save Location

OneDrive has become an integral part of Microsoft’s ecosystem, offering users a convenient way to store and access their files from any device. However, sometimes you might want to remove OneDrive as the default save location for your files. This guide will walk you through the process of changing your default save location to something other than OneDrive.

Step 1: Open File Explorer

To begin, open File Explorer on your Windows computer. You can do this by clicking on the File Explorer icon on the taskbar or by pressing the Windows key + E on your keyboard.

Step 2: Change Default Save Location for Libraries

OneDrive is typically set as the default save location for Libraries, such as Documents, Music, Pictures, and Videos. To change this, right-click on the library you want to modify (e.g., Documents) and select “Properties” from the context menu.

Step 3: Modify the Target Folder

In the Properties window, go to the “Location” tab. Here, you will see the current path to the OneDrive folder. To change the default save location, click on the “Move” button.

Step 4: Choose a New Location

In the “Choose a folder” window, navigate to the folder where you want to set as the new default save location. Once you have found the desired folder, click “OK” to confirm the change.

Step 5: Confirm the Change

A confirmation dialog will appear, asking you to confirm the change. Click “Yes” to proceed.

Step 6: Set Default Save Location for Other Applications

If you want to change the default save location for other applications, you will need to do this individually for each application. For example, to change the default save location for Microsoft Word, open Word and go to “File” > “Options.” In the “Save” section, you can change the default save location for Word documents.

Step 7: Remove OneDrive from the Quick Access Menu

If you want to remove OneDrive from the Quick Access menu in File Explorer, right-click on the OneDrive folder and select “Unpin from Quick Access.” This will remove OneDrive from the list of frequently used folders.

By following these steps, you can easily remove OneDrive as the default save location for your files and set a new location that better suits your needs. Remember to save your files to the new location to ensure that they are not saved to OneDrive by default in the future.