Windows 10: can i manually save files to onedrive as a backup so that if i want to delete file from...

can i manually save files to onedrive as a backup so that if i want to delete file from ondrive but leave on my comp one drive will not auto delete from my comp

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Saves log files ?

You can either read the files in Windows or my preferred method is.....

Download CCcleaner from here...........

http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

You can then run cleaner, you will see the log files listed, then if you right click you can save as a text file and then have a read. You may also get an "error reporting" log listed seperatly.

 

Automatically backup OneDrive Files?

Is there a way to use Windows 10 File History utility to automatically backup my files that are already on OneDrive? I can add the folders in the File History utility, but when the backup is performed, the files are not actually saved.

I know that most people backup files to OneDrive, but I want to make sure that I have automatically saved offline versions as well just in case I delete something by accident, or am hit with ransomware. Without an offline copy, the ransomware will be able
to make my automatically synchronized files useless as well.

I know that I can manually download the files, but the ability to keep updated versions is preferable.

 

How To Delete All OneDrive Files Without deleting Original Files on PC

I will to thank you all for the prompt and valuable help you have given me. This issue has now been solved. I have disabled OneDrive, restored my files to the original locations and deleted all OneDrive files online.

Palcouk Thank you for the warning about potential data loss. This encouraged me to make backups and proceed with caution.

LuizScruz The YouTube video and advice was very helpful.

CraigLong Yes turning off OneDrive Sync was the "key" to getting the libraries back to their original location

Ramesh Srinivasan Thank you for the good advice about making a backup and explaining the other important steps.

I have had OneDrive on my pc for many years without any problems. Then a few days ago I received a Windows message saying that to finish setting up windows, do you want to use OneDrive with the suggested default settings. I wish they hadn't done that. One doesn't learn how to swim by jumping in at the deep end. I was too hasty in clicking "OK" and that's when my nightmare began. I noticed that all my Viber images got deleted (fortunately I was able to restore them from a backup). Then I started seeing the cloud icons in my libraries suggesting that some of my files were on OneDrive and some on my PC. This got me totally confused. I did not want any of my sensitive files stored in the cloud. When I tried to delete files from the OneDrive Folder I got warning messages that my personal files would be permanently deleted; this caused more anxiety. It has taken me many hours getting things back to the way they were before.

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Thanks to help from the forum, I have solved the problem. As a summary, in case anyone else has a similar problem here were the steps I needed to take.

1- Open OneDrive settings by right clicking the OneDrive icon in the system tray and select the gear wheel. In the /settings tab/ uncheck the option "Files on demand, save space and download files as you use them". Click OK and wait until all files have been downloaded to the computer.

2- Copy all the contents of the OneDrive Folder (C:\Users\User Name\OneDrive) to an external backup drive.

3- In OneDrive Settings/Backup tab/Manage Backup/ Uncheck Desktop/Documents/Pictures etc.

4- Using copy and paste, manually copy all the files Desktop/Documents/Pictures etc. from the OneDrive folder (C:\Users\User Name\OneDrive) to the default location (C:\Users\User Name). Then delete the files in OneDrive to save space.

5- You may get a message asking if you wish to delete the files in OneDrive online. Click OK if you wish or manually sign in to OneDrive online and delete from there.

6- Optional: In OneDrive settings go to the account tab/Unlink this PC to disable OneDrive.

Kind regards

Chris