MS OneDrive Hijacks Screenshots

[BillGeo]

I just bought a new computer with a Windows 10 Operating System.  I am currently setting-up my new computer.  My previous computer also had a Windows 10 Operating System. On the old computer and OS one could direct, using a file path, where screenshots would be stored.  And, on my old computer when I set-up Dropbox screenshots were automatically stored in the Dropbox Screenshots Folder.  On my new computer screenshots are automatically saved to my MS OneDrive.  I've researched how one can change the folder where screenshots are saved.  There are several (written and YouTube Tutorials) on the procedures one uses to change which file is the "destination file" for screenshots.  There are even tutorials which specifically address changing the screenshot save file from the MS OneDrive photos file to a designated local file on your computer drives.  But, it seems, Microsoft has removed some of the settings tools from the OneDrive Screenshot Folder making it impossible to prevent screenshots from being automatically saved to the MS OneDrive Screenshot Folder.  I am very unhappy about this hijacking of screenshots and the necessity to download screenshots to my local computer from OneDrive if I want to use MY SCREENSHOTS in other applications.  It seems the only way to rectify this screenshot hijacking is to remove MS OneDrive from your computer. So, I plan to delete MS OneDrive from my computer once I have downloaded the few files I have on that application.

[Jay]

Hi @BillGeo, thanks for messaging today!

It sounds like this is related to the OneDrive app.

Have you tried contacting Microsoft for further support on how to disable or modify their screenshot feature in their app?

They may be able to provide more specific advice on this matter. 

[BillGeo]

How would one efficiently contact Microsoft?

It seems obvious Microsoft has designed this function (as a OS add-on) to give Microsoft a competitive advantage over opt-in apps like Dropbox.  My opinion, any application that transports data off of your local computer's memory or storage should require informed consent to opt in to the transport of your data.

[Rich]

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@BillGeo wrote:

How would one efficiently contact Microsoft?

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That's not really something we can help with here as this is a site for Dropbox support; not OneDrive. You'll probably want to start on Microsoft's own website and see what support options are available.

[funkyblue]

I came here for the same reason. Stupid OneDrive has hijacked my screenshots, which have been uploading to Dropbox for years. I've disabled OneDrive completely, but Dropbox is still not saving the screenshots. and yes the option is ticked in the Dropbox settings. It's very frustrating!

[Megan]

Hi @funkyblue, I'd be happy to help! 

You mentioned that your screenshots are no longer being saved to Dropbox automatically. Can you clarify the version of the app, that you're using on your end? 

You can find the version by locating your Dropbox icon on the menu or task bar, next to your WiFi and hovering your mouse there. 

If I were you, I'd also untick the setting, then check it again, can you give it a go? 

Keep me posted, and we'll take it from there!