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Windows users keep losing files to OneDrive, and many don't know why (www.techspot.com)
submitted 23 hours ago by throws_lemy@reddthat.com to c/technology@lemmy.world
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When Windows users suddenly discover that their files have vanished from their desktops after interacting with OneDrive, the issue often stems from how Microsoft's cloud service integrates with the operating system. The automatic, near-invisible shift to cloud-based storage has triggered strong reactions from users who find the feature unintuitive and, in some cases, destructive to their local files.

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[–] The_v@lemmy.world 8 points 14 hours ago

Honestly most of the issues with OneDrive are from one setting:

Files On-Demand - it's turned on by default. It uploads all the files in the drive to the cloud and then deletes them from the local computer. Its absolutely, fucking stupid and should be banned.