OneDrive deleting files automatically in Windows 11
Oct 27, 2026
Is OneDrive deleting your files automatically on Windows 11? Don’t panic—your files may not actually be lost. Sync conflicts, Storage Sense, Files On-Demand, security software, or shared-folder settings could be behind the problem.
In this video, I’ll show you the steps you can take to stop OneDrive from deleting or removing your files. Let’s get started.
Link: https://www.thewindowsclub.com/onedrive-deleting-files-automatically-in-windows#google_vignette
00:00 intro
00:23 Check OneDrive synchronization settings
00:51 Ensure that you haven’t deleted files from another computer
01:09 Check Storage Sense settings
01:16 Check security software settings
01:53 Disable Files On-Demand
02:05 Reset OneDrive and re-sign in
02:22 Use only one OneDrive account at a time
02:42 Check Shared folder settings
Other Link: https://www.thewindowsclub.com/exclude-a-folder-from-windows-security-scan
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/onedrive-files-on-demand-windows-10
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