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It’s understandable that you’re concerned about the security of your files.

Based on your description, it’s possible that someone else is accessing your OneDrive files. However, it’s also possible that there is a problem with OneDrive itself.

To determine if someone else is accessing your files, you can check the sharing activity of your OneDrive files. You can do this by logging in to your OneDrive account and clicking on the Shared tab on the left side of the screen. This will show you a list of all files shared by you and files shared with you, along with the name of who shared it.

If you don’t see any suspicious activity in the Shared tab, it’s possible that there is a problem with OneDrive itself.

It’s important to ensure that your files are secure and only accessed by you. Here are a few possibilities and steps you can take:

1.Check OneDrive’s file permissions: Make sure you still have access to the file.
Reset OneDrive: This can help fix any problems with OneDrive, including the inability to open your files.
Check if the file is “On-Demand”: Files that are “On-Demand” might show up in recent files.
Check Storage Sense settings: Storage Sense can move files around, which might cause them to appear in recent files.

2.Clear cache and data: This can sometimes resolve issues with files appearing in recent files.

3.Check OneDrive settings: Make sure your settings are correct.

4.Disable Controlled Folder Access: This feature can sometimes cause issues with OneDrive.

5.Turn off your VPN connection: If you’re using a VPN, it might be causing issues with OneDrive.

6.Reinstall OneDrive: If none of the above steps work, you might need to reinstall OneDrive.

If none of these steps resolve your issue, it’s possible that another program is accessing your files in the background. 

Remember, it’s always a good idea to keep your software up-to-date and regularly change your passwords to ensure the security of your files.