Windows 10: How can I cancel or stop OneDrive from syncing all files

Discus and support How can I cancel or stop OneDrive from syncing all files in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I use one drive to back up a couple of critical excel files that I access/modify frequently. something happened today and I could not access these... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by patricia robertson1, Oct 2, 2024.

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    How can I cancel or stop OneDrive from syncing all files


    I use one drive to back up a couple of critical excel files that I access/modify frequently. something happened today and I could not access these critical files - messages were maybe they've moved no, open already no, corrupted somehow...I'm not sure what I did, but eventually opened one drive live, and was able to access the files.Now I'm freaking out and worried because I think the other/all? files are syncing, appearing on my desktop, not updating my critical files and who knows what else.I admit I am mystified about one drive. I am ok with using pc/technology not a programmer or an

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