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Getting frustrated trying to find where my new laptop is putting files
I keep having to hunt around to find where files are being put!
Everything by default goes into OneDrive Personal Folder. Being cynical, I can't help wondering if this is a cunning plan to fill up OneDrive so you have to buy more storage!
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Go to the OneDrive cloud icon on the taskbar > Settings > Sync and Backup > "Manage Backup" and toggle off folder backup. You will then have the option to save files to your computer going forward.
By default, OneDrive backs up only files on your C: drive, so files on a separate partition or external drive are safe.
I have the same problem with my desktop computer. I save as desktop, but files always go into OneDrive. Then I have to find them again--very frustrating.
