Windows 10: Unsynced files overwritten by old OneDrive versions

Discus and support Unsynced files overwritten by old OneDrive versions in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi, I was working on a report which was not syncing to OneDrive as I had run out of storage. Unfortunately, I got confused by the options displayed... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by OliviaMackintosh, Jan 24, 2020.

  1. OLIVIAMACKINTOSH
    OliviaMackintosh Win User

    Unsynced files overwritten by old OneDrive versions


    Hi,


    I was working on a report which was not syncing to OneDrive as I had run out of storage. Unfortunately, I got confused by the options displayed at the top and clicked on "Discard changes" thinking that it would remove the file from OneDrive. It replaced the version I had been working on with a much older version of the document.


    Therefore, I was wondering whether it is possible to retrieve my overwritten, newer version of the document from my computer somehow. It is a crucial report which would be difficult to replicate and I am desperate to get it back.


    Thank you for your help,

    Olivia

    :)
     
    OliviaMackintosh, Jan 24, 2020
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  2. LAI. B
    Lai. B Win User

    Unsyncing files from OneDrive

    Hi,

    I clicked on the first link and followed the steps exactly how they showed it. The only thing I did different was that I didn't click "OK" to close off the OneDrive settings dialogue box.

    I'm not sure if I understand what you're asking me to do. In the original folders is just the "Where are my files". Could you explain a bit more what you mean and how I can revert back to normal?

    What I don't understand is why instead of removing the files from OneDrive, the files on my COMPUTER are gone. It did the complete opposite of what I thought unsyncing a folder would do so I am very confused about that as well. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
     
    Lai. B, Jan 24, 2020
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  3. YOD
    Yod Win User
    UNsync OneDrive

    I just got a Windows 10 Pro Dell XPS. In Windows Explorer, when contents of This PC are displayed, what are the 'pushpins' next to Desktop, Downloads, Documents, etc (in the left pane)?


    When I transferred all my files to the Documents folder, OneDrive started to upload them. I do NOT want them all uploaded to OneDrive. I closed OneDrive, ended up in Settings somewhere and unsynced it. It continues to upload all my files when I turn the pc on again. This is a major problem here
     
    Yod, Jan 24, 2020
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  4. RYANDEEGAN
    RyanDeegan Win User

    Unsynced files overwritten by old OneDrive versions

    Unsynced OneDrive Folders

    Folders I've chosen not to sync to my computer from One Drive will not appear in File Explorer. Combined with the disappearance of the OneDrive App, the only way to access unsynced OneDrive folders is by opening a browser. Am I doing something wrong?
     
    RyanDeegan, Jan 24, 2020
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