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Prevent OneDrive from syncing all *.lnk files ONLY in Desktop folder

OleksiyKotikov-4104 20 Reputation points
2023-09-26T09:48:55.7833333+00:00

Hello Community,

I have a question, is there a way to set up via GPO disabling synchronization of *.lnk files in OneDrive Desktop folder?

We have set up https://admx.help/?Category=OneDrive&Policy=Microsoft.Policies.OneDriveNGSC::EnableODIgnoreListFromGPO , but it's disabling synchronization everywhere in OneDrive, is there any chance to disable it only in OneDrive Desktop folder ?

Thank you in advance

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  1. AllenXu-MSFT 24,951 Reputation points Moderator
    2023-09-27T02:11:59.5266667+00:00

    Hi @OleksiyKotikov-4104,

    I'm afraid it is impossible to exclude files with specific suffix only in desktop. Currently the GPO setting is global only. We suggest that you request this feature by sending us feedback for our developers to be aware and consider this in the future developments.

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  1. Vasil Michev 119.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2023-09-26T15:21:05.3233333+00:00

    Afaik no, you cannot scope this to specific folders only. They did promise that we will get an option to exclude individual files, but it's been years now, so don't hold your breath :)

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