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Can I delete data on my computer after transferring it to OneDrive?
absolutely, you can remove data from your computer after transferring it to OneDrive.
Here are some key considerations:
OneDrive mirrors your local files:
OneDrive essentially syncs your local files with the corresponding OneDrive folder in the Microsoft cloud. Consequently, any modifications, including deletions, made on your computer will be reflected on OneDrive.Unlink your PC to stop synchronization:
If you wish to cease this synchronization, you can unlink your PC from your OneDrive cloud in the Settings > Accounts section. After unlinking, you can manually update the cloud through a browser session on onedrive.com.Use 'Clear Space' for local removal:
You can employ the 'Clear Space' feature to eliminate files from your computer without deleting them from OneDrive. To do this, open File Explorer, click on the OneDrive icon, right-click on any folder or file, and choose 'Clear Space'.Use 'Free Up Space' for cloud-only files:
If you have enabled Files On-Demand, you can right-click on folders and files to make them cloud-only by selecting 'Free Up Space'.
Deleting files from PC without losing them on Onedrive - Microsoft Community
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Is there a way to delete all the files and photos at one time? I have too many files and photos accidentally downloaded on my computer hard drive from OneDrive to click on them one at a time to free up disk space. Is there a way to multi-delete all of them at once?
Look at my questions. Isn't it nice how even the simplest of questions, although they may be stupid questions, don't get a single reply from the Microsoft community? What a bunch of one-way MFs!