New to Win 11 and cant figure out where my files are going

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1. How to change OneDrive configuration back without losing everything that is already saved in  the cloud?:

To adjust your OneDrive settings and ensure files stay in the cloud:

• Open OneDrive settings by clicking the cloud icon in your taskbar.
• Select "Settings" > "Manage Backup." You can disable specific folders (e.g., Desktop, Documents, or Pictures) from syncing. Your files will remain on OneDrive without being backed up to your PC.
• Alternatively, pause syncing temporarily, move files to "This PC," and then re-enable sync for selected folders.

2. How to add folders to ThisPC? :

You can manually create folders under "This PC" (e.g., Documents, Pictures, or others):

• Navigate to "File Explorer."
• Right-click on your desired location (e.g., "This PC" or a drive) and select New Folder. Name the folder and organize files accordingly. If you want system folders (e.g., Documents, Desktop) to appear in "This PC," you may need to check the default save locations under "Settings" > "System" > "Storage" > "Change where new content is saved."

3. I would like to save everything by default to This PC. If I do that, but have the correct folder set for one drive, will the file automatically save on my pc and save a copy in the cloud.

• Set your default save location to your local drive ("This PC") via "Settings" > "System" > "Storage" > "Change where new content is saved."
• For OneDrive, selectively sync folders. In OneDrive settings, choose which folders should sync by going to "Settings" > "Account" > "Choose folders."
• Files saved locally on your PC can be copied or moved manually into OneDrive folders to ensure they’re backed up to the cloud.