Windows 10: I tried to pause syncing on OneDrive and now all my files are messed up

I considered switching to different backing up software so I tried to pause syncing with OneDrive. I did this by pressing the OneDrive Icon and going to settings:Then going to the tab Account > Choose Folders and unticking all boxes. Now when I looked into the folders that I had backed up with OneDrive it worryingly showed the following icon:Inside I find all the folders that have previously been backed up but there aren't any files inside i.e. all the data is gone. Well there are a couple files and they seem to be ones that I used recently. I tried ticking back the boxes again but that d

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OneDrive Syncing Problem

OneDrive keeps trying to sync log files that are open by Tableau Desktop. I excluded the folder from syncing in the settings, paused and restarted syncing, even stopped syncing and started it again, but OneDrive is still trying to sync the files in the folder.

P.S. I am sorry if this is not the right place for this question. I could not figure out where OneDrive was supposed to fit in Microsoft's ecosystem. How is OneDrive not listed as a category?

 

How can I enable OneDrive 'pause syncing'?

If all your Windows 10 installs are the same version and up-to-date then I'm surprised you're seeing it at all, as there is no Pause Sync anymore:

Basically, the easiest method is to Exit OneDrive (via the tray icon or alike), and then start it again when you want to start syncing again.

 

Files not syncing to OneDrive

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

I understand that you are facing issues not syncing properly with OneDrive.

I suggest you to refer the troubleshooting steps in the article
Fix OneDrive sync problems and check if it works for you.

For more information, you can check the article to
Sync files with the OneDrive sync client in Windows.

If you are still facing the issue, I suggest you to get in touch with the OneDrive support team.

Sign in to OneDrive.com from any browser, click the ‘?’ help icon on the top banner of the page and select
Email OneDrive support. Submit your question and follow the prompts to request support.

Hope it helps.

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator