Windows 10: OneDrive Data Disappeared when Moved Local

Discus and support OneDrive Data Disappeared when Moved Local in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I kept receiving an alert that I had exceeded my 5GB OneDrive limit. I couldn't copy anything to my desktop without receiving a notice that I didn't... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by MelMarston, Feb 19, 2019.

  1. OneDrive Data Disappeared when Moved Local


    I kept receiving an alert that I had exceeded my 5GB OneDrive limit. I couldn't copy anything to my desktop without receiving a notice that I didn't have enough storage space. Sick and tired of it it I decided to move everything local. I never wanted my files to default to OneDrive to begin with so I disabled Onedrive and then went to my Desktop Properties and changed the default location from Onedrive\Desktop to C:\Users\Username\Desktop, I then hit Yes and Yes to copy all existing data to the new location. As soon as I did this EVERYTHING on my desktop disappeared! Not on the Onedrive portal, not in the Recycle Bin. These documents had to have been saved somewhere. Is there no way to recover these?

    :)
     
    MelMarston, Feb 19, 2019
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  2. moving data to onedrive

    Hi Simon,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    I understand your concern that you are unable to move all the files automatically to OneDrive.

    Kindly let us know with the following information to understand the issue and assist you better:

    • What is the make and model of your device?
    • What exactly happens when you try to move the files to OneDrive?
    • From which location on your device are you trying to move the files to OneDrive?

    Please get back to us with required information, we will be happy to help you further.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Feb 19, 2019
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  3. 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, Feb 19, 2019
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  4. OneDrive Data Disappeared when Moved Local

    Onedrive move folder to document

    Hi Rendell,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand the inconvenience you are facing currently.

    I would appreciate if you can provide us the following information to help us understand the issue better.

    • What happens when you try to move the folder?
    • From when are you facing this issue?

    I suggest you to refer the article below and check if that helps.

    Move the OneDrive Folder

    Move the OneDrive Folder

    You can refer to the following work around. This will help you to choose the folders to sync on Onedrive.


    • Right click on OneDrive icon of
      System Tray
      .

    • Click on Settings, then click on
      choose folders
      tab.

    • Click on choose folders option, then click on sync only these folders.

    Hope the information helps. Please reply back with a status so that we can assist you further.
     
    Nachappa C K, Feb 19, 2019
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