Does deleting from OneDrive delete from computer?
Unlink OneDrive
OneDrive settings. This will remove the linkage between your computer and your OneDrive online storage. You can now visit OneDrive online and delete all the files you like, and they will not be deleted from your PC.
How do I delete files from OneDrive online?
To delete a file, open the OneDrive website and select the files you want to remove. Then click the “Delete” icon at the top of the webpage. You can also open your OneDrive folder on your desktop and delete files from there.
How do I delete files from OneDrive but not my computer?
Why can’t I delete folders in OneDrive?
If you can find Preservation hold library in your OneDrive for Business site, which means your Office 365 global admin made your site on hold. When you delete them, they will get moved to Preservation Hold library. But if you have a folder with multiple files in it, we will not be able to delete the Folder directly.
How do I delete old OneDrive folders?
Go to c:users<user name>, check if unwanted folder (with folder icon) exists. if so, delete it.
Why do I have two OneDrive folders?
The problem basically occurs because of the Windows upgrade and drive name. Since the SkyDrive and OneDrive names are different, your system treats them differently and hence the 2 separate folders. This also is the reason for different data because some apps might still be set to store data in the older folder.
Can I rename OneDrive folder?
Tips: If you’re signed in to the OneDrive desktop app on your computer, you can use File Explorer (or Mac Finder) to sort, move, and rename your OneDrive files and folders. You can also use the OneDrive mobile app on your Android, iOS, or Windows device to sort, move, and rename files or folders.