Windows 10: How to ignore existing files when copying files to Onedrive (not syncing)

I am trying to find out how to ignore duplicate files and folders from copying to Onedrive.


When I copy a directory from my Onedrive for Business to my Onedrive personal, I only get two options when encountering duplicate files: "Replace all" or "Keep all" (rename it and keep them both). The option I want is "Ignore all" i.e. if the same file already exists (same name, date and timestamp) just ignore that file and continue.


This question was asked in the link below but the response incorrectly provided an answer for Onedrive syncing and not copying:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...onedrive/69ed0ba7-da0c-4ce5-b20e-f92bbdfde86c


Hopefully my question is clear: I am copying not syncing. I am not permitted to create a sync between my files on Onedrive business account to my Ondrive personal account, so I just copy the folder every month to ensure I have all my information current. Appreciate any feedback.

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Java.nio.file - Copying files

You can't copy a folder, thats why it generates an exception (you are trying to copy a folder using a copy file function).
You probably need to list all the files inside that folder and copy one by one

 

Java.nio.file - Copying files

Issue was the above, so thanks temp02.

 

How to copy files from PC to OneDrive with no syncing enabled


Hello,
Windows 10 OneDrive seems to only want to operate as your primary file storage repository with your PC being a potential backup for OneDrive. I do not want to use it in that manner. How do I use OneDrive to simply copy selected files and folders from my PC to OneDrive without any Syncing enabled? If I deselect 'Sync files and folders' in OneDrive settings, it seems to disable the OneDrive link in File Explorer. Ideally I would like to have a backup setup to sync OneDrive with my PC so that OneDrive mirrors my PC...not the other way around. However, I would be happy with just figuring out how to copy files from PC to OneDrive using File Explorer.

Your help is greatly appreciated.
Best Regards,