That should get rid of the symbolically linked folder, and things should be back to normal. If you were close to running out of storage on your primary storage partition, then shifting the iCloud Drive storage location elsewhere will help you save valuable disk space.
But it sure beats having to spend time trying to scrounge up free space using other means when you can simply get rid of several gigabytes of storage at the very least quickly.
So, did you manage to shift the iCloud Drive storage location without any hitches? Let me know in the comments.
Next up: Are you getting pestered with iCloud notifications? Here's how to turn them off in Windows Here's a fix for the 'We detected that you are using an older version of Windows ' error appearing repeatedly while using iCloud Photos on Windows Here's how to do that on iPhone , iPad , Mac, and iCloud.
Confused as to how you should go about renaming files and folders within iCloud Drive? You can use the tricks below to access the Reminders app on Windows New to the Backup and Sync app from Google?
Wondering how does it work? Check our detailed guide where we explore all the features of the app. Try these tips to fix things when photos won't download to your Windows 10 computer.
Here are 13 awesome features that you absolutely must make use of right away. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question. I have been using iCloud for Windows successfully for many years. It has just been updated but there is no longer and a specific option for where it should save downloaded photos. The Apple support page suggests that they now go by default to the iPhoto folder under the users account but this is not working so I am currently having to do a manual select and dowload for the photos I take with my iPhone.
Posted on Jun 12, AM. Page content loaded. You are not alone! The latest iCloud for Windows does not seem to work: the guidance says "optimised versions of all photos and videos automatically download to your PC once you enable iCloud Photos". This does not happen - the status in the iCloud app in the notification area stays as 'Updating …'. The previous version that included the separate options to download and upload photos worked fine.
I've posted several times here, have have quite a few others, and today spent time with Support, who 'reset the server'. This had no effect. They said it may be because there is an incompatibility between the latest iCloud for Windows, and the latest Windows itself.
Has anyone actually used the latest iCloud for Windows successfully for photos synchronising? Jun 12, AM. On my main desktop PC , I have moved the Windows "Picture" folder to point to a folder on OneDrive where I keep all my photos from a variety of sources, not just my iPhone.
It is to this location on OneDrive where I pointed the iCloud iPhotos download, the option of which is no longer available as we both now know. Reading the Apple support page in more detail it said that the iPhotos would be download to a specific iPhotos folder on the "users" profile.
If you use iCloud for Windows 10 or later, you can pin files to keep them local to your device. If you want to make changes to your Apple ID, including updating your email, mailing address, or other account information, open iCloud for Windows and click Account details.
Click Manage Apple ID. Go to the Microsoft Store to check for software updates. You can choose Daily, Weekly, Monthly, or Never. Need more help? Learn what to do if you can't download or install iCloud for Windows. If you turn off a service in iCloud for Windows, your information won't automatically stay up to date in iCloud, and you won't see updates made on your other devices. Follow these steps to turn off a service or iCloud:.
If you want to uninstall iCloud for Windows, remember to make a copy of your iCloud data and save it on your PC. Then sign out of iCloud for Windows on your PC, and follow these steps:. Information about products not manufactured by Apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by Apple, is provided without recommendation or endorsement.
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Contact the vendor for additional information. Set up and use iCloud for Windows With iCloud for Windows, the photos, documents, and bookmarks on your PC are updated automatically on your Apple devices. If it doesn't install automatically, go to File Explorer and open iCloud Setup.
Restart your computer. Make sure iCloud for Windows is open. Enter your Apple ID to sign in to iCloud. Choose the features and content that you want to keep up to date across your devices.
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