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How does onedrive actually work?

Anonymous
2025-01-12T05:14:41+00:00

Tell me if I'm wrong but to me the common sense way onedrive should work is as follows: Files I create or download to my computer remain on my computer (this should be common sense). I should then be able to choose specific folders to back up to the cloud automatically. Done. Instead you have this ridiculously convoluted trash heap that tries to back up everything in your photos and documents and if you tell it not to do so, it just deletes them, because they were never really on your computer to begin with. This doesn't provide a useful service it just prevents you from using your PC in the way you're used to using it. Do the people who designed one drive actually know how human beings use computers? Or (and I think this is more likely) is this system specifically designed to make people feel like they need to buy an extortionate subscription for data in order to be able to use their PC? Again, tell me if I am wrong.

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-01-14T06:13:36+00:00

    Hi Morgan PROFT

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    I realize that you've encountered a problem with " OneDrive ", and I understand how you feel.

    I understand how you feel, just take it easy for a moment.You described the working method of OneDrive very accurately, and it is basically as you said, but OneDrive backup uploads the files in the checked folder to the cloud by default, and also keeps them locally. Only when the blue cloud appears can it prove that the file is only saved in the cloud. And after you cancel the backup, the OneDrive folder will not be deleted, but they will no longer be synchronized. You can move the files to other local locations and then delete the OneDrive folder. This will not lose your files. The original intention of OneDrive is just to allow users to seamlessly access files and work on multiple platforms and devices. As for storage subscriptions, OneDrive is like other cloud storage applications. If you want to use more cloud storage space, you need to pay a certain fee. This is understandable. For information about the synchronization status of OneDrive, please refer to the following support article, which can better help you understand what I mean:

    What do the OneDrive icons mean? - Microsoft Support

    I am deeply sorry for the inconvenience this has caused you, and I hope this reply can help you better understand OneDrive.

    Feel free to let me know if you have any other questions or need any further help.

    Best regards

    Adrian.C-MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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