How to Delete Files in OneDrive

Author: Iqbal | Guide: OneDrive |

A file that you add to your PC's OneDrive folder will automatically get saved to OneDrive. It is accessible on all other computers, tablets, and smartphones with that OneDrive account. If you delete a file from any device, it's also destroyed from OneDrive and all other devices that are connected to OneDrive. The primary distinction to delete files in OneDrive and your computer is that you can do so whether through File Explorer on a desktop or the OneDrive website. Now let's look at the steps.

How Do I Delete Files From OneDrive, but Not My Computer?

Delete Files In OneDrive in just 4 steps

Step-1 Open link: In the first step you have to open the OneDrive website.

  • You have to first open Google Chrome and search OneDrive.
  • Also, you can click the link given below

https://onedrive.live.com/

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Step-2 Select file: Next you have to open the file which you want to delete.

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Step-3 Click "Delete": After choosing the file, click on the "Delete" option.

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Step-4 Delete: Here they will ask for another confirmation that you really want to delete that file or not. Select Delete again.

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So, just like you delete assignments in google classroom, you can also delete the file easily with these four steps. Now let's look into the following questions.

FAQs

Why am I unable to remove files from OneDrive?

Close the file first, please. It's possible that the software is using the file, making deletion impossible. Make sure the file is closed on your computer and network devices and request other network users to do the same. Moreover, check if you've shared the file with someone else, and if so, stop transferring it.

Do files deleted from OneDrive remain on the computer?

You won't be able to find a file or folder that you remove from OneDrive with one device on your other devices. All deleted files are placed in the Recycle bin, where you can attempt to retrieve them.

How do I get OneDrive out of a folder?

On a Mac, double-click or right-click on the OneDrive icon next to the timer. Select the Settings button. Go to the Account tab by navigating. Then  Click Stop sync after finding the folder sync you wish to turn off.

How do OneDrive and Drive vary from one another?

Google Drive is better suited for independent users that store a typical volume of data. For organizations and teams who perform intensive storage or extensive syncing, OneDrive makes more sense. But in reality, most users will fall somewhere between the two, and either platform will be enough for their purposes.

Does OneDrive deletion also remove data from a phone?

You won't be able to find a deleted file or folder on your other devices after deleting it on OneDrive with one device. The Recycle bin is where all deleted files end up, giving you the option to restore them.

These are the few questions we need to know while deleting files in OneDrive like if can recover them or not. However, you can also check how to Delete files from Google drive.

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