Windows 10: OneDrive - copying a folder without syncing it back

Discus and support OneDrive - copying a folder without syncing it back in Windows 10 Backup and Restore to solve the problem; Hi there, I want to back up my folders from my D: drive to OneDrive. I have copied (drag&drop) my files from D: to OneDrive, but OneDrive is now... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Backup and Restore' started by camilo, Jan 7, 2020.

  1. CAMILO
    camilo Win User

    OneDrive - copying a folder without syncing it back


    Hi there,

    I want to back up my folders from my D: drive to OneDrive. I have copied (drag&drop) my files from D: to OneDrive, but OneDrive is now syncing my newly copied folders back to my C: drive (C:\Users\myname\onedrive). In other words, it has created a third copy of my files, one on D:, one on OneDrive and one on C:. I only want to have them od D: and OneDrive, I haven't got much space on C:.

    Thanks

    :)
     
    camilo, Jan 7, 2020
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  2. BRINK
    Brink Win User

    Microsoft turns on shared folder sync for OneDrive


    Source: Allow folders to be shared/co-owned with access/sync the same for all co-owners - Feature Suggestions for Microsoft OneDrive
     
    Brink, Jan 7, 2020
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  3. FORDGT90CONCEPT
    FordGT90Concept Win User
    Windows 10 - OneDrive

    Right click on the app and one of the properties has an option to not automatically start it. Uncheck, restart the computer, and it should stop. If you want to go another step further, find the OneDrive app in the start menu, right click on it and uninstall.

    If that is still insufficient, there is a batch uninstaller for OneDrive available online. I can copy the code here if you need it.
     
    FordGT90Concept, Jan 7, 2020
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  4. CALEDON KEN
    Caledon Ken Win User

    OneDrive - copying a folder without syncing it back

    Caledon Ken, Jan 7, 2020
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