2 Simple Ways on How to Move OneDrive from C Drive to D Drive

OneDrive is a cloud-based file storage and synchronization service. It enables users to upload, synchronize, and share files across different devices. Typically, OneDrive is installed on the C drive by default. However, users might want to relocate it to another drive for various reasons, such as backing up their data or addressing an issue where the C drive is running out of space.

Regardless of your reason for relocating OneDrive to the D drive, you've landed in the right place. Next, we will delve into two methods to move OneDrive to the D drive on Windows 11/10.

How to Move OneDrive from C Drive to D Drive

The conventional approach involves copying OneDrive and pasting it to another drive, often leading to file loss. For more comprehensive data security, we recommend two methods to迁移OneDrive: firstly, using a professional transfer tool, and secondly, employing a manual method. Here's a brief comparison:

Both methods can assist you in relocating OneDrive from the C drive to the D drive. Choose the suitable approach based on your preferences and follow the subsequent steps:

Moving OneDrive from C Drive to D Drive using a Transfer Tool

This guide will suggest the simplest and quickest method to relocate OneDrive to another drive. You can accomplish this using a reliable third-party software - Todo PCTrans Pro. It offers an App Mover feature that enables you to effortlessly transfer installed programs from one drive to another with just a few clicks. Download and try it for free:

Advantages of using Todo PCTrans for OneDrive migration:

• Automatic and fast migration of programs and settings to another drive.
• Secure, with no data leakage or loss during the migration process.
• User-friendly, even beginners can easily master the migration method.
• Free technical support is provided.

How to successfully move OneDrive to D drive? Here are the steps using a practical and powerful migration tool.

Step 1. Run Todo PCTrans on your computer

Go to "App Migration" and click "Start" to proceed.

Step 2. Select programs to move from C drive to another drive Translation: Step 2. Choose programs to transfer from the C drive to another drive

1. Check the C drive and select the programs (marked as "Yes") that you wish to transfer.

2. Click the triangle icon to choose another drive on your computer as the destination, then click "Transfer" to begin the process.

Step 3. Complete the transfer

Wait patiently until the transfer is complete, and then tap “OK” to confirm.

Once it's done, you can restart your PC if needed. This will preserve all the changes on your PC, allowing you to run programs from another hard drive without the need for reinstallation.

Other Features of the Tool Todo PCTrans

Todo PCTrans, a highly capable migration tool, offers the following migration features to assist you better:

• Migrate programs: for instance, move Adobe Premiere to another drive
• Transfer a program or game to another computer: e.g., transfer Hogwarts Legacy to a new PC
• Migrate user accounts and settings: This enables you to retain all the settings from your old computer.
• Migrate downloads: for example, move downloads from C drive to D drive

In short, you can utilize the Todo PCTrans tool to assist with any migration requirements.

Here's a post that provides valuable tips for transferring files from the C drive to the D drive:

How to Transfer Files from C Drive to D Drive [4 Quick Methods]

If you're looking for effective ways to move files from the C drive to the D drive, you've come to the right place. Keep reading to learn the details.

Change OneDrive Location through File Explorer

You can relocate OneDrive to the D drive by changing its default location. This will ensure that all downloaded files are saved on the D drive, freeing up space on the C drive. However, this method requires more effort and a good understanding of how OneDrive functions.

Here's how to change the location of the OneDrive folder on Windows using File Explorer: 1. Open File Explorer by clicking on the folder icon in the taskbar or pressing the Windows key + E on your keyboard. 2. In the File Explorer window, navigate to the current location of your OneDrive folder. It is usually found in the "C:\Users\YourUsername\OneDrive" directory. 3. Right-click on the OneDrive folder and select "Properties" from the context menu. 4. In the Properties dialog box, click on the "Location" tab. 5. Click on the "Move" button to choose a new location for your OneDrive folder. You can either browse to an existing folder or create a new one by typing the path manually or using the "New Folder" option. 6. Select the desired folder and click "Select Folder." A warning message may appear, informing you that moving the OneDrive folder will break any shortcuts or links pointing to it. Confirm that you want to proceed with the move. 7. Once you've confirmed, Windows will begin the process of moving your OneDrive folder to the new location. This may take some time depending on the size of your files. 8. After the move is complete, click "OK" in the Properties dialog box, and then close File Explorer. Your OneDrive folder is now located at the new destination, and the next time you open OneDrive, it will sync with this new location.

Step 1. Right-click on the OneDrive icon and select Settings.

Step 2. Choose "Unlink this PC" under the Account option and dismiss the login screen that appears.

Step 3. Open File Explorer and locate the OneDrive folder: C:\Users\[your username] or type in the folder name.

Step 4. Choose the folder location and click "Move to" to relocate it to the D drive.

Step 5. Once the initial setup is complete, open the OneDrive app on your computer and enter your ID and password.

Step 6. On the next screen, select "Change location" and then "Use this folder."

Step 7. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up: choose the folder you want to sync and click Next.

Step 8. When you see "Open my OneDrive folder," the OneDrive folder has been successfully moved.

This method involves more steps and might lead to errors if you're not familiar with OneDrive. For an easier alternative, please consider using a third-party tool - Todo PCTrans. If you find this page helpful, share it with others who might need it.

Translate the following text into English: Move Files from OneDrive to Another Drive

You can also transfer files from OneDrive to Google Drive/iCloud/SharePoint/Local Drive. If you're interested, click on "Read More" for more details:

Conclusion

Transferring OneDrive from the C drive to the D drive can alleviate storage pressure on the C drive. This can be accomplished by changing OneDrive's location manually or by using an application mover tool like App Mover. Todo PCTrans provides a convenient and secure method for migration. The process through File Explorer is more intricate.

You can utilize this powerful migration tool by clicking on the blue button at:

Moving OneDrive from C Drive to D Drive FAQs

This section will provide additional questions and answers regarding moving OneDrive from the C drive to the D drive:

1. How do I change the OneDrive folder location on a Mac?

When copying the OneDrive folder, ensure that you don't move it. Then, you can follow this procedure to relocate the OneDrive folder on your Mac:

Step 1. Open OneDrive Settings and unlink this computer under Accounts.

Step 2. Use the Mac Finder to drag the folder.

Step 3. Sign back into OneDrive and click "Change Location" on the "This is your OneDrive folder."

Step 4. Choose the location of the OneDrive files and click "Select this location."

**2. How to change directories to another drive in CMD?**

If you wish to set or change your current drive, you can accomplish this by opening the Run window and utilizing the following command:

Change drive: Type the current drive followed by a colon (:) For example: D:... Then press Enter.

Change drive and directory: Use the cd command with the /d option to switch.

< strong >3. How to transfer files from OneDrive to a local drive?

Download the files from OneDrive and proceed with the steps to transfer them to your local drive.

Step 1. Access your OneDrive account and choose the file you wish to download.

Step 2. Click on "Download" at the top of the OneDrive page.

Step 3. Select the downloaded folder and copy it to another drive to paste.