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yassagain
Oct 20, 2026Copper Contributor
can't restore deleted files because storage/bin is full with said files.
Hi everyone, I'm using a university OneDrive account with a 50 GB storage limit; I was trying to empty my OneDrive onto an external hard drive to free up space. While doing this, I accidentally dele...
Craig Long
Oct 22, 2026Brass Contributor
How could you purposely upload so many files without getting warnings that your OneDrive is full? Usually, the Windows OneDrive app is responsible for causing this issue.
The OneDrive folder is located on your computer at C:\Users\username\OneDrive. Your files should be there and in the cloud as well. If your files are actively syncing, you can remove files from that folder to free up space on your computer and online. Right-click any files with cloud icons and select "Always keep on this device" before removing them.
If you remove enough files from OneDrive, you may be able to restore them from the online Recycle Bin.