OneDrive, a cloud storage service offered by Microsoft, enables users to save and retrieve their documents from any location as long as they have an internet connection. Nonetheless, having OneDrive located on the same drive as your operating system can occasionally be troublesome. In this guide, we’ll demonstrate the process of transferring OneDrive from the C Drive to the D Drive.
Step 1: Open File Explorer
To begin, open File Explorer by clicking on the folder icon in the taskbar or pressing Windows Key + E.
Step 2: Locate OneDrive Folder
In File Explorer, navigate to the OneDrive folder. It is usually located in the C:\Users\[username]\OneDrive directory.
Step 3: Move OneDrive Folder
Once you have located the OneDrive folder, right-click on it and select “Move”. In the dialog box that appears, navigate to the D:\OneDrive directory and click “Move” again.
Step 4: Restart OneDrive
After moving the OneDrive folder, you will need to restart OneDrive for the changes to take effect. Open the taskbar and right-click on the OneDrive icon. Select “Exit” to close OneDrive.
Step 5: Reopen OneDrive
Once you have closed OneDrive, reopen it by clicking on the OneDrive icon in the taskbar or searching for “OneDrive” in the Start menu. You should now see that your OneDrive folder is located in the D:\OneDrive directory.
Conclusion
Moving OneDrive from C Drive to D Drive can be a simple process with just a few steps. By following these instructions, you can easily relocate your OneDrive folder and free up space on your primary drive.