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In several programs, when I need to set a folder location for example, and open the Browse Dialog, I'm only shown the Desktop folder. I can't access any folder outside of "Desktop". It doesn't make a difference to run the programs as admin.
Specs:
Edition Windows 11 Pro
Version 22H2
Installed on 21/09/2022
OS build 22623.730
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22636.1000.0
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This is similar to our issue. We are experiencing the problem in an Autodesk add-in that is vital to transmit drawings. We also have a policy for OneDrive to be installed. Turning off the OD sync has worked in testing but can't do that for production machines.
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Microsoft Response: Thanks for taking the time to report this - the team has investigated your issue, and included a fix for it with Dev Channel Build 25267
Jennifer G - Microsoft engineer
Same here - Thank You for solution. Tested with redirects etc and nothing help to sync. Waiting for update
Thanks. OneDrive seems to be the culprit. The workaround is to stop syncing your Desktop folder with OneDrive.
Important: Before proceeding, copy the files in those special folders to another folder or external drive. Please don’t copy them anywhere under Desktop/Documents/Pictures. This is because disabling OneDrive backup for a folder erases the local copies of the files. Copying them to a different location beforehand will ensure that you don’t need to download them again from the OneDrive cloud.
- Right-click the OneDrive icon in the Notification area and click Settings.
- Select the Backup tab, and click Manage Backup
- In the Manage folder backup dialog, click on the Stop backup link for "Desktop"
- Click Stop backup in the confirmation dialog that appears.
Thank you, this worked for me!
Dude thanks you saved my life I reinstalled my windows 2 times thinking its a virus or malware problem
Looking for results of this problem in Portuguese I didn't find any solution, thank you very much for the support.
