Why is onedrive creating copies for my local files when I upload them to onedrive?

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It seems like you are experiencing an issue where files are being duplicated in your local storage and in OneDrive when you upload them. This behavior might be due to the synchronization settings in OneDrive, and it is possible that a setting was changed accidentally. To address your questions:

1) What have I done? Why is there a change?

The behavior you described could be related to how the OneDrive synchronization settings are configured. OneDrive offers different synchronization options, including Files On-Demand and full file synchronization. If Files On-Demand is enabled, it allows you to see your files in File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) without actually having them downloaded to your local device. If full file synchronization is enabled, it will sync all your files to your local device.

It is possible that the synchronization settings were changed, causing files to be downloaded and duplicated on your local device. This might have happened inadvertently or due to a change in your OneDrive settings.

2) How do I go back to the old setting?

If you want to revert to the behavior where files are not duplicated in your local storage when you move them to OneDrive, you should check and adjust your OneDrive synchronization settings:

1. Access OneDrive Settings: On a Mac, you can access OneDrive settings by clicking on the OneDrive icon in the menu bar and selecting "Preferences."
2. Choose Synchronization Settings: Look for synchronization settings related to Files On-Demand or selective sync. If you are using Files On-Demand, make sure it is enabled. If you are using selective sync, make sure you have selected the folders you want to sync locally.
3. Adjust Synchronization Options: Depending on the settings, you might have options to enable or disable certain synchronization behaviors. Check for settings related to whether files are downloaded on demand or fully synchronized.
4. Restart OneDrive: After making changes to your settings, restart the OneDrive app to ensure that the changes take effect.

Remember that OneDrive settings can vary between platforms (Windows, Mac) and versions, so the exact steps might differ slightly. If you are unable to find the appropriate settings or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to Microsoft Support for assistance.

Before making any significant changes to your synchronization settings, it's recommended to make sure you have backups of your important files to avoid accidental data loss during the adjustment process.The text and the steps are the result of various AI's put together.

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