如果您不希望将Desktop、Documents或 Pictures 文件夹同步到您的OneDrive帐户，有一种简单的方法可以从 OneDrive 取消链接、排除或删除文件夹(remove a folder from OneDrive)。这篇文章将引导您完成必要的步骤，以轻松完成该过程。
从 OneDrive取消链接(Unlink)、排除或删除文件夹
如果有多个用户使用同一台 PC，可能有人会将照片或文档文件夹的保存位置(save location of Photos or Documents)更改为Windows中的(Windows)OneDrive。您可以按照以下概述的步骤撤消更改。
- 单击任务栏上的 OneDrive 图标。
- 选择帮助和设置。
- 向下滚动到设置。
- 切换到备份选项卡。
- 单击选择文件夹链接。
- 取消选中桌面(Uncheck Desktop)、文档(Documents)或图片(Pictures)文件夹。
只有选定的文件夹会在OneDrive中同步，新(New)文件和现有文件将被添加到OneDrive中，即使您关闭当前正在使用的系统，也会在其他设备上进行备份和可用。
如果您将OneDrive图标固定到任务栏(Taskbar)，请单击该图标并选择“帮助和设置”(Help & Settings)选项。
向下滚动到“设置”(Settings)选项并选择它。
当Microsoft OneDrive对话框出现时，切换到OneDrive备份(Backup)选项卡(OneDrive Backup tab)。
然后，在位置正在同步(Location is syncing)部分下，单击选择文件夹(Choose folders)链接。
当管理文件夹备份(Manage Folder Backup)屏幕出现时，取消选中桌面(Desktop)、图片(Pictures )或文档文件夹以从(Documents)OneDrive取消链接或排除它们。
如何在Windows 11中从(Windows 11)OneDrive中取消链接、排除或删除文件夹(OneDrive)
OneDrive自动备份/存储在本地创建并保存在Desktop、Pictures和 Documents 文件夹中的所有文件。现在，许多人可能会喜欢这个功能，但对大多数人来说，这将侵犯他们的隐私。
早些时候，从OneDrive中取消链接、排除或删除文件夹的方法非常复杂，但Windows 11让这一切变得简单。程序如下：
- 右键单击开始(Start)按钮并选择设置(Settings)。
- 在“设置”(Settings)菜单中，转到左侧列表中的“帐户”选项卡。(Accounts)
- 在右窗格中，单击Windows 备份(Windows Backup)。
- 您将找到OneDrive 文件夹同步(OneDrive folder syncing)的选项。单击与其对应的管理同步设置。(Manage sync settings)
- 您将找到管理桌面、图片和文档文件夹(Desktop, Pictures, and Documents folders)备份的选项。
并且由于某种原因，如果您无法通过OneDrive设置取消链接(OneDrive)图片(Pictures)文件夹，则始终可以选择使用注册表(Registry)破解方法。请按照以下说明进行操作。
什么是 OneDrive 照片文件夹？
这是一个让您整理照片并找到它们的地方。它配备了照片搜索、标签和相册等功能。此外，为了简化任务，OneDrive在您上下滚动照片时在滚动条上添加日期。
请(Please)注意，错误地更改注册表编辑器(Registry Editor)可能会产生严重后果。在继续之前创建一个系统还原点。(System Restore)
如何使用注册表(Registry)从 OneDrive 文件夹中取消链接图片？
Press Win+R打开“运行”(Run)对话框。
(Type Regedit.exe)在框的空白字段中键入 Regedit.exe ，然后按 Enter(Enter)。
当注册表编辑器(Registry Editor)打开时，导航到以下路径地址 -
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
接下来，向下滚动一点并选择User Shell Folders 文件夹(User Shell Folders folder)。
在其右侧，双击我的图片(My Pictures)条目，并将其值数据更改为您要使用的位置：%USERPROFILE%Pictures。
同样，更改其他适当的路径地址。为此，双击名为{0DDD015D-B06C-45D5-8C4C-F59713854639.
如果找不到，请组合按Ctrl+F打开“查找(Find)”框，复制粘贴上面的字符串并按Enter键。
找到后，双击该条目并将其更改为%USERPROFILE%Pictures。
完成后点击确定(OK)按钮。
最后，重新启动您的 PC 以使更改生效。
如果需要，您需要对Documents或Desktop文件夹进行类似操作。
OneDrive 适合照片存储吗？
虽然OneDrive并不是真正设计为照片存储和编辑工具，但它可用于存储照片和其他媒体文件。特别是，如果您为此付费，那么值得一试！
Windows备份这 3 个 OneDrive 文件夹有什么好处？
这样做的好处是，即使您在选择删除系统上所有内容的选项时重置计算机，只要您重新登录系统，桌面(Desktop)就会显示为恢复过程之前的状态。
Windows备份这 3 个 OneDrive 文件夹的缺点是什么？
简单(Simple)的答案——隐私。当我恢复系统并选择删除所有数据的选项时，我实际上打算删除所有数据。如果我必须保留其中的一部分，我会选择这样做的选项。另一点是，您所有的私人图片、文档和应用程序都存储在云中，而您大多不知情。除非您将其删除，否则它将始终保留在云端。
How to unlink, exclude or remove a folder from OneDrive in Windows 11/10
If you do not want the Dеsktop, Documents, or Pictυres fоlder to be synced to your OneDrive account, there’s a simple waу to unlink, exclude or remove a folder from OneDrive. This post walks you through the necessary steps to complete the process in a hassle-free manner.
Unlink, exclude or remove a folder from OneDrive
If there are multiple users using the same PC, chances are someone might change the save location of Photos or Documents folder to OneDrive in Windows. You can reverse the changes by following the steps outlined below.
- Click OneDrive icon on Taskbar.
- Choose Help & Settings.
- Scroll down to Settings.
- Switch to Backup tab.
- Click Choose Folders link.
- Uncheck Desktop, Documents or Pictures folder.
Only the selected folders will sync in OneDrive, New and existing files will be added to OneDrive, backed up and available on other devices even if you close the system, currently in use.
If you have the OneDrive icon pinned to the Taskbar, click the icon and choose Help & Settings option.
Scroll down to the Settings option and select it.
When the Microsoft OneDrive dialog box appears, switch to the OneDrive Backup tab.
Then, under Location is syncing section, click the Choose folders link.
When the Manage Folder Backup screen appears, uncheck the Desktop, Pictures or Documents folder to unlink or exclude them from OneDrive.
How to unlink, exclude or remove a folder from OneDrive in Windows 11
OneDrive automatically backs up/stores all files which are locally created and saved in the Desktop, Pictures, and Documents folders. Now, many might cherish this feature, but for most, this would be an intrusion into their privacy.
Earlier, the method to unlink, exclude or remove a folder from OneDrive was pretty complex, but Windows 11 has made it easy. The procedure is as follows:
- Right-click on the Start button and select Settings.
- In the Settings menu, go to the Accounts tab on the list on the left-hand side.
- In the right-pane, click on Windows Backup.
- You will find an option for OneDrive folder syncing. Click on Manage sync settings corresponding to it.
- You will find the option to manage backup for the Desktop, Pictures, and Documents folders.
And for some reason, if you cannot unlink the Pictures folder via OneDrive settings, there’s always an option to use the Registry hack method. Follow the instructions given below.
What is OneDrive Photos folder?
It’s a place that lets you organize your photos and find them. It is equipped with features such as photo search, tags, and albums. Moreover, to make the task simpler, OneDrive adds the date over the scroll bar as you scroll up and down your photos.
Please note that making changes to the Registry Editor incorrectly can have serious consequences. Create a System Restore point before proceeding further.
How do I unlink Pictures from OneDrive folder using Registry?
Press Win+R in combination to open the Run dialog box.
Type Regedit.exe in the empty field of the box and hit Enter.
When the Registry Editor opens, navigate to the following path address –
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\
Next, scroll down a bit and choose the User Shell Folders folder.
On its right side, double click the My Pictures entry, and change its value data to the location you want to use to: %USERPROFILE%\Pictures.
Similarly, make changes to other appropriate path address. For this, double click the string named {0DDD015D-B06C-45D5-8C4C-F59713854639.
If you cannot find it, press Ctrl+F in combination to open the Find box, copy-paste the above string and hit Enter key.
When found, double-click the entry and change it to %USERPROFILE%\Pictures.
Hit the OK button when done.
Finally, restart your PC to allow the changes to take effect.
You need to do so similarly for the Documents or the Desktop folder, if needed.
Is OneDrive good for Photo storage?
Though OneDrive isn’t really designed as a photo storage and editing tool, it can be used to store photos and other media files. Especially, if you’re paying for it, it’s worth a shot!
What are the benefits of Windows backing up these 3 OneDrive folders?
The benefit it is that even if you reset your computer while choosing the option to delete everything on the system, as soon as you sign in to the system afresh, the Desktop appears as it was before the restore process.
What are the disadvantages of Windows backing up these 3 OneDrive folders?
Simple answer – privacy. When I restore my system and choose the option to delete all data, I actually intend to delete all data. If I had to keep a part of it, I would choose the option to do so. Another point is that all of your private pictures, documents, and apps are stored on the cloud mostly without your knowledge. It will always stay on cloud unless you delete the same.
