I'm wondering if OneDrive could be behind some problems and system instability I've been facing after doing a clean install of Windows 11. I've been downloading various files, like Memtest, but they automatically save to my OneDrive sync folder instead of locally. This has got me a bit paranoid that syncing with OneDrive might introduce bad files or interfere with my system. Are there any precautions I should consider to make sure I'm not bringing any bad files onto my PC during this fresh install? I really just want to troubleshoot effectively and get everything running smoothly.
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Generally, individual files shouldn't cause system instability unless they're already corrupted or problematic before you use them. Just make sure your data backups are good before making any big changes to your system, especially in the BIOS or disk setup. Always double-check to protect your important files!
Also, be cautious about saving any programs that write to a folder synced with OneDrive. For instance, databases or certain games can run into issues because syncing locks files and can really mess things up. Best to keep such files elsewhere!