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Sturmrider
Occasional Reader
Feb 26, 2026

Update changed open settings

I don't know if it was an Excel update or OneDrive update, but I no longer have my favorites or recent files that I saved on my computer showing up in the home screen.

Now it just defaults to the One Drive location even though I have turned off save to One Drive and turned on save to computer and given it a default location. I am at a loss any help will be appreciated. I thought I published this earlier, but cannot find it so am trying again.

Thank you for any help and take care.

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  • Olufemi7's avatar
    Olufemi7
    Iron Contributor
    Feb 26, 2026

    HelloSturmrider​,

    This behavior is usually caused by the Open screen being filtered to OneDrive. Open Excel and go to File then Open. Select This PC on the left instead of OneDrive. If the Recent list shows a filter make sure it is not set to cloud files only. Next go to File Options Save and confirm that Save to Computer by default is checked and that a valid Default local file location is listed. Close Excel completely and reopen it. If local files still do not appear, open one file from your computer manually from This PC. It should then begin appearing in the Recent list again. If you are signed into OneDrive Excel will prioritize cloud files on the Home screen, so you can also check File Account and review your sign in status if needed.