OneDrive folder access query

Question

I've had OneDrive for a while now but been unsure of how it accesses folders.

If I view the file File explorer section, I can see, under it

AppData

Desktop

Docs

Personal Vault

Pictures

If I Go to Account > Choose folders, a panel appears saying - Choose Folders, choose what you want to be available in your "OneDrive" folder.

If I deselect the Documents folder, can anyone tell me what will happen?

I presume the Documents folder will no longer be 'Seen' in OneDrive, BUT, Will that folder now be visible under the normal file structure view in This PC etc?

I'm sort of happy to let OneDrive have access to file content, but for security, If I was to be away from the office I would not want the Documents, or any folder I chose to not be there, be visible on say a mobile phone.

If I make a test sub folder in Documents and uncheck it, I get the following message, "Can't stop synching the folder. The folder you tried to unselect contains the Windows Documents folder which is an important folder in Windows and is currently pointed to OneDrive"

Is it not possible to stop some folders from appearing in the OneDrive?

I really only want for example ONE Documents subfolder to be accessible on another device.

Hopefully this makes sense. Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Yes, they are locked, it's a family account, and one member does not want access to ALL folders, just ONE.

Answer 2

In File Explorer, under Favorites there will be a OneDrive entry (Folder)

O365 Personal/Family or Business?

Are not your devices locked when not in use, or you are away?