Windows 10: OneDrive lost file

Discus and support OneDrive lost file in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; So I was uploading some important large files 29GB from my PC to OneDrive. It took forever and then of course, it said there wasn't enough storage... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Mr0odlesnNoodle, Oct 28, 2020.

  1. MR0ODLESNNOODLE
    Mr0odlesnNoodle Win User

    OneDrive lost file


    So I was uploading some important large files 29GB from my PC to OneDrive. It took forever and then of course, it said there wasn't enough storage space because I have a free account. I tried to stop it by deleting some of my files assuming they will still be on my computer. They are not! I upgraded to premium. I went into my Recycle Bin and saw some of the folder so I restored it. It keeps uploading the same files but the missing files are no longer there. What can I do to retrieve those lost files and how did they end up missing?

    :)
     
    Mr0odlesnNoodle, Oct 28, 2020
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  2. MURALIDHAR_G
    Muralidhar_G Win User

    Onedrive

    Hi Hiatt,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    I suggest you to refer the article Find
    lost or missing files in OneDrive         for more information regarding the missing files.



    If the issue still persists please follow the steps to contact
    OneDrive support for further assistance on this issue.

    1. Login to OneDrive.com.
    2. Click the ? Help icon on the top banner of the page.
    3. Select Email OneDrive support for the further assistance.






    Muralidhar

    Microsoft Community Moderator
     
    Muralidhar_G, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 2020
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  4. RAMESH.KUMAR
    Ramesh.Kumar Win User

    OneDrive lost file

    OneDrive files lost in upgrade

    Hi Jody,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    As per the issue description it seems that you might have selected the option Keep nothing while upgrading to Windows 10. If accidently you or else have chosen that option then all of your previous data would have deleted from the system's memory. Sorry,
    to inform you that there is no way to get them back.

    However, you may try to check the files in Windows.old folder and see if you can find them. To check the files in Windows.old folder you may refer to the steps provided below and see if it helps you to fix the issue.

    • Press Windows key.
    • Type This PC in the search box.
    • Double click on C drive.
    • Now click on Windows.old folder.
    • Check your data in different users and see if you could find them.

    If you will roll back to previous Operating system then also there is very less chance that you will retrieve them. If you still want to get them back then you may use your favorite search engine to find out some application to recover these removed data.

    Note: Using Third Party Software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Third Party Software
    can be solved. Using Third Party Software is at your own risk.

    For further reference you may refer to the article mentioned below to retrieve files in OneDrive.



    Find lost or missing files in OneDrive

    Hope the information provided is helpful. Do let us know if you have any queries related to Windows, we will be happy to assist you.



    Regards,
     
    Ramesh.Kumar, Oct 28, 2020
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