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The pc folder backup tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about backing up and syncing Windows folders, particularly the Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders, through OneDrive in Windows 11. Topics include how OneDrive folder backup can be enabled during setup or through prompts, and how it redirects these folders to cloud storage. Users discuss the implications for file storage, such as keeping files only on the PC versus syncing to the cloud, and how to manage or disable this feature. The tag also touches on configuration settings and user experiences related to folder backup in Windows environments.
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    Windows 11 OneDrive Backup: Keep Files Only on PC

    PCWorld’s new warning about Windows 11 sending Desktop, Documents, and Pictures to OneDrive points to a real configuration that deserves more scrutiny than the operating system gives it. But Microsoft’s own documentation makes an important distinction: OneDrive folder backup is not a universal...