Windows 10: Moving OneDrive to new folder

Long story, but I had placed my onedrive folder inside a different online backup folder (I don't know don't ask me why lol). Anyway now I need to move the OneDrive folder back to the main C: drive folder, but I can't figure out how to stop syncing long enough to move.

I've tried to create a new folder, but it still wants to sync the old folder and since the folder is open in the sync, I can not move, close, delete, or create a new one. I searched google and it said "right-click the folder (in the left hand folder tree) and choose [settings]", however when right-clicking there is no settings link available.

I tried gpedit.msc, and the link required is not there either. So does anyone have any ideas.

:)

 

Downloads and OneDrive Location

Hi Curt,

To move a library folder like your Downloads Folder:

In Windows File Explorer, create the new folder, you intend to use for Downloads

Then, click Quick Access in the Left Pane

In the right hand pane, right click the Downloads Folder

Choose Properties

In the resulting dialog, click on the Location Tab

On the location page, click 'Move' and navigate to the new folder you created

When asked if you want to merge files, choose Yes

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To move the OneDrive Folder:

In the left Pane choose This PC

In the Right hand pane, click the OneDrive Folder

On the Home Ribbon, in the Organise Section, click 'Move to'

Choose the location to move OneDrive to . . .

 

Moving OneDrive files from a System folder/online accessibility

Hi Steven,

If you move the OneDrive folder to a new location, it inherits the folder permissions of the parent folder (or drive if the OneDrive folder is placed at the root directory). You'll need to update the Windows user permissions to the new OneDrive folder that
used to exist on the old folder, else that folder will be viewable by everyone who uses the machine. In order to sort out the concern, kindly follow the steps provided by
stanimal21 on this
link.

Should you need further assistance, feel free to get back to us.

Regards.