Thanks for sharing the details, ODONTO! AutoSave is recreating them, here's how to fix for deleted OneDrive files returning.
Delete Office AutoRecover cache
- These hidden backup files are what keep re-uploading to OneDrive.
- Delete everything inside these folders:
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Microsoft\Office\UnsavedFiles%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Office\Recent%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Word%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Excel%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\PowerPoint
Turn OFF OneDrive AutoSave inside Office
- In Word/Excel/PowerPoint:
- File → Options → Save → uncheck:
- AutoSave files stored in OneDrive and SharePoint
Block Office from recreating cloud files
- Open regedit → go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Common\Internet - Set:
UseOnlineContent = 0 SyncBackOff = 1
See if this helps. If you need further assistance just let me know.
Best regards,
Kimberly