Windows 10: Problems with OneDrive/ Remove or Restore Message

TomD39 · Oct 20, 2020

Dear Forum,

I am using Windows 10 with Microsoft 365 including OneDrive.

I am set up to work via OneDrive ie my folder of working files (which is large) is on OD

Periodically I copy my OD folder to my PC as an emergency back-up to my OD files and delete superseded OD files.

This set-up has served me well until my most recent back-up to PC. My task bar OD icon now has a yellow triangle superimposed. On clicking it I get this new (for me) message:
"OneDrive needs your attention/ Remove files from One Drive?/ You recently deleted 170 files or moved those files out of your OneDrive folder on this device. Do you want to remove them from OneDrive too?" Two click buttons are presented: Remove/ Restore.

The above message appears to make a distinction between "OneDrive" and "OneDrive folder" which I don't understand.

However, the real problem for me is that I do not wish to perform either of these actions:
1) I have already copied or deleted the files that I wish to.
If I click "Remove" then my original OD working files (which obviously continue to carry the same names as the one's I just copied/ deleted) could surely be themselves removed?
2) If I click "Restore" then my backing-up to PC and deletion of superseded files is reversed.

I have tried rebooting my computer and switching OD off/ on but the above message continues to be shown.

I am obviously very concerned about messing up my OD files and PC back-ups as they are irreplaceable. Moreover, I am a cautious and relatively inexperienced computer user after experiencing a complete loss of data some years ago.

Please advise me if you can, in the simplest of terms, with my thanks.

:)

FordGT90Concept · Oct 20, 2020

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.

Brink · Oct 20, 2020

OneDrive Message Center Updates July 1st-15th

We are excited to announce three new updates coming to the OneDrive desktop client this month. These features will help users feel more in control, empowered to provide feedback, and better educated about what’s happening with their files.

Coming soon: Pause OneDrive sync when Battery Saver is on

Coming soon: Send Feedback

Coming soon: Updated Activity Center

Pause OneDrive sync when Battery Saver is on

Begins rolling out to customers in July 2018

To help conserve battery life on Windows devices, we are making improvements to the OneDrive desktop client to automatically pause sync whenever the device switches to “battery saver” mode.

As soon as we detect that a device enters “battery saver mode” we will automatically pause syncing and show a Windows toast notification informing you of why the desktop client was paused. Once we detect that the device is no longer in “battery saver” mode, OneDrive will auto-resume.

We will also give you the option to ‘Sync anyway’, which will un-pause sync and will respect your selection while OneDrive is running (until you sign-out or exit OneDrive or shut down your device) even if the devices switches to/from “battery saver” mode.

In addition to the toast, OneDrive Activity Center will inform you that OneDrive is paused because the device is in “battery saver” mode

Send Feedback

Begins rolling out to customers in July 2018

You are now able to send positive or negative feedback to us as well as suggest new ideas by clicking on “Send Feedback” under OneDrive desktop client settings/preferences menu from any device running the OneDrive desktop client.

You can send us feedback on what we are doing right or what we need to improve on and address, as well as suggest a new idea by clicking on either “I like something”, “I don’t like something”, or “I have a suggestion”. If you have a suggestion or an idea, clicking on “I have a suggestion” will take you to our UserVoice site where you can submit a new idea or upvote an existing one. If your organization has “Report a problem” disabled, the same policy will also disable “Send feedback”.

Updated Activity Center

Begins rolling out to customers in July 2018

We’ve modernized the OneDrive Activity Center to improve ease of use and understanding. The Activity Center is your go-to place for seeing the status of the OneDrive desktop client or to customize your experience. This experience will begin rolling out to customers in late July

OneDrive updated

-The OneDrive Team
Click to expand...

Source: OneDrive Message Center Updates July 1st-15th - Microsoft Tech Community - 216776

Manual Download: New OneDrive sync client release notes - Office Support

Brink · Oct 20, 2020

OneDrive Message Center Updates July 1st-15th

We are excited to announce three new updates coming to the OneDrive desktop client this month. These features will help users feel more in control, empowered to provide feedback, and better educated about what’s happening with their files.

Coming soon: Pause OneDrive sync when Battery Saver is on

Coming soon: Send Feedback

Coming soon: Updated Activity Center

Pause OneDrive sync when Battery Saver is on

Begins rolling out to customers in July 2018

To help conserve battery life on Windows devices, we are making improvements to the OneDrive desktop client to automatically pause sync whenever the device switches to “battery saver” mode.

As soon as we detect that a device enters “battery saver mode” we will automatically pause syncing and show a Windows toast notification informing you of why the desktop client was paused. Once we detect that the device is no longer in “battery saver” mode, OneDrive will auto-resume.

We will also give you the option to ‘Sync anyway’, which will un-pause sync and will respect your selection while OneDrive is running (until you sign-out or exit OneDrive or shut down your device) even if the devices switches to/from “battery saver” mode.

In addition to the toast, OneDrive Activity Center will inform you that OneDrive is paused because the device is in “battery saver” mode

Send Feedback

Begins rolling out to customers in July 2018

You are now able to send positive or negative feedback to us as well as suggest new ideas by clicking on “Send Feedback” under OneDrive desktop client settings/preferences menu from any device running the OneDrive desktop client.

You can send us feedback on what we are doing right or what we need to improve on and address, as well as suggest a new idea by clicking on either “I like something”, “I don’t like something”, or “I have a suggestion”. If you have a suggestion or an idea, clicking on “I have a suggestion” will take you to our UserVoice site where you can submit a new idea or upvote an existing one. If your organization has “Report a problem” disabled, the same policy will also disable “Send feedback”.

Updated Activity Center

Begins rolling out to customers in July 2018

We’ve modernized the OneDrive Activity Center to improve ease of use and understanding. The Activity Center is your go-to place for seeing the status of the OneDrive desktop client or to customize your experience. This experience will begin rolling out to customers in late July

OneDrive updated

-The OneDrive Team
Click to expand...

Source: OneDrive Message Center Updates July 1st-15th - Microsoft Tech Community - 216776

Manual Download: New OneDrive sync client release notes - Office Support

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