Windows 10: OneDrive uploads a new file but then overwrites it with the previous version one minute later

Hi all,


I've just discovered a frustrating behaviour of OneDrive which I'm hoping someone can offer a solution to.


Context: I'm sorting through photos. I use the Rating field in the file metadata to log and prioritise my favourites - it allows a zero-to-five-star categorisation, which you can change by right-clicking in Explorer and selecting Properties->Details:





I change this field in the dialog, click OK and OneDrive shows that it has uploaded the new version:





But then, without any further action on my part, I recheck OneDrive a minute or two later and find that it has changed its own activity log, and now shows that it has downloaded the same file name back to my laptop (see highlights above and below, including the system time):





The downloaded file turns out to be a previous version, with the previous Rating value - ie it has reversed the changes I made, which is not what I wanted.


Can anyone explain this or, better still, offer a workaround or fix?


Thanks in advance!

Zoltan

:)

 

Uploading of files

Hi Amanda,

To better assist you, we appreciate if you can answer the following questions:

• Are you uploading your files to OneDrive using a computer or mobile phone?
• Are you using a browser or OneDrive app to upload the files?

For the meantime, you can check the article:
Fix problems uploading files on the OneDrive website and
Upload photos and files to OneDrive. The two articles contain steps that you can perform to help you upload your files.

Looking forward to your response.

 

Onedrive uploads not happening - clocking but no upload

Hi Rohn,

The issue that you’ve encountered uploading your files to OneDrive may be caused by some files or components that are broken or missing on the system. To sort out your concern, we suggest that you follow the steps provided in this article on how to
fix OneDrive sync problems. Once you’re on the
page, you may expand and proceed with the steps in each option under the
Fix sync issues with the new OneDrive personal sync client section, and then complete the process. After completing the given steps, you may check if the issue persists.

Keep us updated about your concern for additional assistance.

 

Expanding OneDrive version history support to all file types

Source: Expanding OneDrive version history support to all file types - Office Blogs