OneDrive offers a cloud storage solution, enabling file access from any location. If you would rather store your files on your local machine and avoid dependency on a network connection, you have the option to modify your desktop configurations to utilize a local directory instead of OneDrive.
Step 1: Open File Explorer
To begin, open File Explorer by clicking on the Windows icon in the taskbar or pressing the Windows key + E on your keyboard. This will bring up the File Explorer window.
Step 2: Navigate to Your Desktop Folder
In File Explorer, navigate to your desktop folder by clicking on “This PC” in the left-hand column and then selecting “Desktop”. This will bring up all of the files and folders on your desktop.
Step 3: Create a New Folder
To create a new folder, right-click on an empty space in the File Explorer window and select “New” from the context menu. Then, select “Folder” to create a new folder.
Step 4: Rename the Folder
Once you have created a new folder, right-click on it and select “Rename”. Type in the name of your choice for the folder. This will be the name that appears on your desktop instead of OneDrive.
Step 5: Move Your Files to the New Folder
To move your files to the new folder, simply drag and drop them from their current location onto the new folder. This will copy the files to the new folder and remove them from their previous location.
Step 6: Change Your Desktop Settings
To change your desktop settings to use the new folder instead of OneDrive, right-click on an empty space on your desktop and select “Personalize” from the context menu. Then, select “Themes” and choose a theme that does not include OneDrive integration.
Step 7: Restart Your Computer
Once you have changed your desktop settings, restart your computer to apply the changes. When you log back in, your desktop should now be using the new folder instead of OneDrive.
Conclusion
Changing your desktop from OneDrive to local is a simple process that can be done in just a few steps. By following these instructions, you can keep your files local and avoid relying on an internet connection to access them.