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Can't move the documents folder using Location because the folder in the same folder can' be redirected "access is denied"

Anonymous
2023-02-11T23:33:54+00:00

I have tried about everything to move the Documents folder from onedrive Including uninstalling onedrive. I keep getting the message Can't move the folder beause there is a folder in the same location that can't be redirected. The target drive is the D:\Documents. I have looked in the registry for the documents in the proper location i can see the pictures OK but no documents. After several hours of trying can anyone on this site help me as I am so frustrated with this onedrive application.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-02-12T00:13:33+00:00

    Hello Norman. I'm Greg, here to help you with this.

    The only reason Documents, Desktop or Pictures User folders should be in OneDrive is if they were moved there by enabling Backup Folder Protection, and then the only way to move them back in by disabling it as shown here:

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/116029-turn...

    While there check the Settings tab that Files on Demand isn't enabled because that moves the files to the cloud with only links on the PC. I have no idea why they are settings these as defaults, but I will show you how to express your opinion on it to Microsoft later.

    If you uninstalled OneDrive then you need to reinstall it from https://onedrive.live.com/about/en-US/download/, sign in keeping everything in the same place, then make those settings changes to see if they work.

    If not then you'll need to try the methods here to restore the folders to default location, which may not work unless you use Option Two to rebuild them from scratch:

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/23504-resto...

    If nothing else works he registry settings for these folder locations are here:

    https://www.winhelponline.com/blog/windows-10-s...

    Back up your files first! I had a case today where another guy used a hack to remove the OneDrive Explorer folder and his Documents went with them and are not recoverable in OneDrive recycle bin which is the failsafe backup for accidentally deleted OneDrive files.

    Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back, I will have other suggestions if necessary.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-02-12T02:27:34+00:00

    Thanks Greg Carmack your suggestions worked. A lot of work but worth it after the hours I put in.

    I really appreciate the quick response and the effort you put into the answers.

    Thanks again

    Norman

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