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Changing OneDrive Location - Pros & Cons
Hello As we are know after deployment of OneDrive for Business the local folder names on systems as "c:\users\username\OneDrive - Organization Name". We want to change the location of thi...
I wanted to change the location of my OneDrive folder to a second SSD on my PC and after much research and headaches I believe that I figured it out.
Unfortunately, you will have to uninstall OneDrive. Uninstalling OneDrive does not necessarily delete files from your PC unless you command it so. Allowing your files to be deleted may also delete your files from OneDrive so please be mindful and delete when the task is done if you decide to delete your files.
When you reinstall OneDrive, make sure you read the screen and do not click next unconsciously. You will have an opportunity to enter the path of where you want OneDrive to reside. Once you reinstall OneDrive and sign into Microsoft 365 either a copy of your files or links to your files will be downloaded depending on the settings you choose. Therefore, you will now have a copy of your files (or links thereto) in both the new location and the old location. I hope this helps you.
Unfortunately, you will have to uninstall OneDrive. Uninstalling OneDrive does not necessarily delete files from your PC unless you command it so. Allowing your files to be deleted may also delete your files from OneDrive so please be mindful and delete when the task is done if you decide to delete your files.
When you reinstall OneDrive, make sure you read the screen and do not click next unconsciously. You will have an opportunity to enter the path of where you want OneDrive to reside. Once you reinstall OneDrive and sign into Microsoft 365 either a copy of your files or links to your files will be downloaded depending on the settings you choose. Therefore, you will now have a copy of your files (or links thereto) in both the new location and the old location. I hope this helps you.