Change The Default Location Of SkyDrive Folder In Windows
Posted April 24, 2012 – 6:49 pm in: InternetMicrosoft’s newly released SkyDrive client for Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 operating systems lets SkyDrive users to easily view, manage and upload files to your SkyDrive account. The service offers 7GB free space to new users and 25GB free space for loyal SkyDrive users.
By default, the SkyDrive setup creates a folder in C:\Users\UserName (C is your Windows installation drive) directory. Whenever you move or drag-and-drop a file to the SkyDrive folder it will automatically sync with the cloud and a copy will be available in the folder for the offline access. Now the problem is that if you have very little free space on your Windows drive, you won’t be able to sync large files.
While the setup allows you change the default location of the SkyDrive folder during the installation, chances are that you have proceeded with the default location. If you want to change the default location after setting up the account, you need to follow the instructions given below.
Procedure:
Step 1: Do a right-click on the SkyDrive application icon in the system tray and click Settings to open Microsoft SkyDrive settings dialog box.
Step 2: Switch to About tab. Here, you will see Unlink SkyDrive button. By unlinking SkyDrive, your files will no longer be kept up-to-date with your SkyDrive account. That is, you are logging out of the SkyDrive. Worry not!
Step 3: Click On Unlink SkyDrive button. This action will open the SkyDrive client setup screen. Please make sure that the client isn’t uploading files to the cloud.
Step 4: Click on Get Started button. In the following screen, enter your Windows Live ID and password to login.
Step 5: In the next screen, you will be given an option to change the SkyDrive default location. Click on Change button to select the location you wish and click Next button. Click Next button and finally click Done button to finish the setup.
You are done! The client will connect to the cloud and download all files. You can now delete the old SkyDrive folder located in the default location.
Tags: Freeware for Windows, SkyDrive
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7 Comments
I needed this. Thanks!
I tried to change the default location as described above with no success. I want the Skydrive folder to be located on an external drive; it appears that Skydrive wants to use a local drive. Google Drive works fine in this regard.
Exactly what I was looking for.
many thanx.. i pondered as to how to achieve what you describe.
This still creates a folder called \skydrive.
I wish to use an existing folder called \admin where all of my important files are located. Can do in dropbox.
After using the instructions above was able to move my Skydrive folder where I wanted it to go. But I cannot delete the old inactive Skydrive folder! How do I do this?
Very helpful.. Thanks!