# Processing can find the data folder in Windows 11 but not in Linux or Mac
**URL:** https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-can-find-the-data-folder-in-windows-11-but-not-in-linux-or-mac/47472
**Category:** Coding Questions
**Tags:** homework
**Created:** [November 2, 2025, 8:48pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-can-find-the-data-folder-in-windows-11-but-not-in-linux-or-mac/47472 "2025-11-02T20:48:54Z")
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### Author:  [@glv](https://discourse.processing.org/u/glv)
#### Post date: [November 3, 2025, 3:48pm UTC](https://discourse.processing.org/t/processing-can-find-the-data-folder-in-windows-11-but-not-in-linux-or-mac/47472/13 "2025-11-03T15:48:53Z")
Hello again!
This is where the Processing helper functions reside:
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ChatGPT was helpful `*` in navigating this and providing a Cheat Sheet for documents and undocumented functions!
`*` With correct prompting and corrections along the way.
> [@ffernandaffranco](#):
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> I’ll simplify the code and send it to you in a few minutes. The output is as follows:
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> `=== ASSET LOADING ===`
> `Sketch route: C:\Users\mffra\OneDrive\Desktop\Main`
> `Searching data in: C:\Users\mffra\OneDrive\Desktop\Main\data`
This topic may be related (used OneDrive):
> [@Can I install Processing 4.4.4 on local drive?](https://discourse.processing.org/t/can-i-install-processing-4-4-4-on-local-drive/46917):
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> OS: Windows 11 I previously installed Processing 4.4.4 “Typical” and it was installed on \>\> C:\Users\newuser\OneDrive\Documentsbut that causes problems with launching when my internet is not working, and also takes about 20% of my OneDrive space. I uninstalled Processing 4.4.4 because my intentionally-stored-on-OneDrive files were in jeopardy. Is it possible for me to install Processing on my preferred local drive: C:\Users\newusesr\Documents (not “OneDrive”)
`:)`
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