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OneDrive Deleting Files Automatically? How to Stop It

Ensure your files are always synced to avoid this issue

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Our readers complain about some of their files missing on OneDrive without having them deleted before that time. It is due to the general problem that OneDrive is deleting files automatically.

Speaking of OneDrive, our readers may be interested in our article aboutOneDrive Sign-in issue 0x8004e4beand how to resolve it.

If your files are being removed automatically by OneDrive, then be sure to keep reading to learn how to fix this issue.

Why does OneDrive delete files automatically?

A couple of factors can be responsible for OneDrive deleting files automatically. Some common ones are:

Though these causes are liable to vary on different PCs, you can fix them by troubleshooting some settings. As we go further, we’ll take you through detailed steps to resolve the issue.

What can I do if OneDrive is deleting my files automatically?

1. Run the chkdsk command

Running the Chkdsk command will scan the disk drives for bad sectors or partitions. It will fix the problems and prevent OneDrive from deleting the files.

Check our guide on what to do ifCommand Prompt keeps crashingon your PC.

2. Update the OneDrive client

Updating the OneDrive client on your computer will install the latest patches and builds to help fix bugs and improve performance.

3. Update Windows Operating System

Updating Windows OS will fix the bugs affecting your PC and the programs and add new features to improve its functionality.

Read aboutWindows not connecting to update serviceand how to fix it if the error occurs on your PC.

4. Unlink OneDrive

Unlinking links on OneDrive will help it act independently without interference with the shared PC settings.

5. Reset OneDrive

Resetting OneDrive will clear underlying issues like corrupt installation files and others, causing it to delete files automatically.

In addition, you may be interested in our comprehensive article about how to fix theOneDrive error during shutdownon Windows 11.

Also, you can check our guide on ways to fix theOneDrive upload issuesyou can encounter when uploading files on OneDrive.

Should you have further questions or suggestions, kindly drop them in the comments section.

OneDrive Deleting Files Automatically? How to Stop It#

Why does OneDrive delete files automatically?#

What can I do if OneDrive is deleting my files automatically?#

1. Run the chkdsk command#

2. Update the OneDrive client#

3. Update Windows Operating System#

4. Unlink OneDrive#

5. Reset OneDrive#