Windows 10: Can't move the folder "Documents" to default location.

Discus and support Can't move the folder "Documents" to default location. in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; So, I've quit OneDrive, and I want to move my "Documents" folder to the default location, but for some reason, it doesn't let me. It tells me this... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Barak Gershon, Feb 23, 2023.

  1. BARAK GERSHON
    Barak Gershon Win User

    Can't move the folder "Documents" to default location.


    So, I've quit OneDrive, and I want to move my "Documents" folder to the default location, but for some reason, it doesn't let me. It tells me this message: "Can't move the folder because there is a folder in the same location that can't be redirected.Access is denied ".I've tried deleting the folder in the default location, but it doesn't change anything. Help! Does anyone know how to fix this?Here's a screenshot:

    :)
     
    Barak Gershon, Feb 23, 2023
    #1
  2. PRABHAVATHI PATIL
    Prabhavathi Patil Win User

    Downloads folder is the Documents folder

    Hi Chris,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to Restore to Default the folders and document settings and see if it helps.

    Step 1:

    Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

    • Go to Download folder.
    • Right click on the Download Folder and go to Properties.
    • In Properties go to Location tab.
    • In location Tab Click on Restore Default.


    Step 2:

    Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

    • Go to Documents folder.
    • Right click on the Document folder and go to Properties.
    • In Properties go to Location tab.
    • In location Tab Click on Restore Default.
    After performing above steps change the settings as you required and check if it helps.

    Hope these information helps, please get back to us for future support, we’ll be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Prabhavathi Patil, Feb 23, 2023
    #2
  3. BRINK
    Brink Win User
    Brink, Feb 23, 2023
    #3
  4. BOFHLUSR
    bofhlusr Win User

    Can't move the folder "Documents" to default location.

    Can't restore Documents folder to default location

    AFTER deleting the OneDrive app (Office 2013) and making a copy of the contents to another drive I noticed that my documents are now actually saving in:

    ===>c:\users\admin\documents\onedrive\documents.

    Again, this is after I had deleted the OneDrive program and making a copy of the contents of My documents in the OneDrive cloud.

    I tried to move the documents and also restore to the default location at:

    ===> c:\users\admin\documents

    ... but when I try to do that, I get an error:

    "The folder can't be move here
    Can't move the folder because there is a folder in the same location that can't be redirected. Access is denied."

    So how do I restore the Documents folder to each default location? I'd appreciate suggestions or a link to a solution. Thanks.

    EDIT: Never mind. Found a batch file which worked with the registry. Solved. Here's the solution:

    Restore Default Location of Personal Folders in Windows 10
     
    bofhlusr, Feb 23, 2023
    #4
Thema:

Can't move the folder "Documents" to default location.

Loading...

  1. Can't move the folder "Documents" to default location. - Similar Threads - Can't move folder

  2. Windows 11 - moving default folder locations - Documents shortcut won't update

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Windows 11 - moving default folder locations - Documents shortcut won't update: I have a distributed configuration on my system, with OS on one SSD, files documents, video, etc. on another. This has served me well, especially when upgrading.So I recently built a new machine and added a new M.2 drive for Windows 11, keeping my SATA SSDs for files. After...

  3. Windows 11 - moving default folder locations - Documents shortcut won't update

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Windows 11 - moving default folder locations - Documents shortcut won't update: I have a distributed configuration on my system, with OS on one SSD, files documents, video, etc. on another. This has served me well, especially when upgrading.So I recently built a new machine and added a new M.2 drive for Windows 11, keeping my SATA SSDs for files. After...

  4. Can't move the folder "Documents" to default location.

    in Windows 10 Software and Apps
    Can't move the folder "Documents" to default location.: So, I've quit OneDrive, and I want to move my "Documents" folder to the default location, but for some reason, it doesn't let me. It tells me this message: "Can't move the folder because there is a folder in the same location that can't be redirected.Access is denied ".I've...

  5. Can't move the documents folder using Location because the folder in the same folder can'...

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    Can't move the documents folder using Location because the folder in the same folder can'...: I have tried about everything to move the Documents folder from onedrive Including uninstalling onedrive. I keep getting the message Can't move the folder beause there is a folder in the same location that can't be redirected. The target drive is the D:\Documents. I have...

  6. Can't move the documents folder using Location because the folder in the same folder can'...

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    Can't move the documents folder using Location because the folder in the same folder can'...: I have tried about everything to move the Documents folder from onedrive Including uninstalling onedrive. I keep getting the message Can't move the folder beause there is a folder in the same location that can't be redirected. The target drive is the D:\Documents. I have...

  7. Can't move folder location

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    Can't move folder location: Hi, I recently sync with Onedrive. When I noticed that all my onedrive folders mixed with my local documents on my PC, I unlinked it and uninstalled it. >However, my documents folder is now C:\Users\User\OneDrive\Documents. >I clicked on restore default button which is the...

  8. Can't move the location of pictures folder, as well as documents, etc.

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    Can't move the location of pictures folder, as well as documents, etc.: I've been trying to move the location of these kinds of folders, but simply can't, windows tells me that there's a folder that can't be moved. I looked all over the internet for solutions, and everywhere they say to change de registry, which I did, but it didn't work. My C:/...

  9. Cannot restore default location of Documents folder

    in Windows 10 Support
    Cannot restore default location of Documents folder: I accidentically set the location of my Documents folder to D:\ and now cannot restore it to C:\Users\MyName\Documents. When I try this I get the message "Failed to build the list of regular subdirectories under D:\System Volume Information. Access is denied". How can I...

  10. Cannot move Documents folder to new location

    in Windows 10 Support
    Cannot move Documents folder to new location: Short version: I'm getting an error message when I attempt to move my Documents folder to a new location (same volume):The folder can't be moved here...The filename or extension is too long (see attachment). Longer version: I want to move my Documents, Videos, and Pictures...