OneDrive offers a cloud storage solution where users can keep and distribute files among various devices. Yet, it’s common to find oneself dealing with excess duplicate files in your OneDrive space, which not only eats up valuable space but also leads to clutter. This article aims to guide you through the process of removing those duplicate files from OneDrive.
Step 1: Open OneDrive
To begin deleting duplicates in OneDrive, you need to open the service on your device. You can do this by going to onedrive.live.com and logging in with your Microsoft account.
Step 2: Identify Duplicate Files
Once you have opened OneDrive, you need to identify the duplicate files that you want to delete. To do this, click on the “Files” tab and then select the folder or file that contains the duplicates. You can also use the search bar to find specific files.
Step 3: Select Duplicate Files
After identifying the duplicate files, you need to select them by clicking on each one with your mouse. To select multiple files at once, hold down the “Shift” key and click on each file in sequence.
Step 4: Delete Duplicate Files
Once you have selected all of the duplicate files that you want to delete, right-click on one of them and select “Delete” from the menu. This will delete all of the selected files permanently.
Step 5: Confirm Deletion
After deleting the duplicate files, OneDrive will ask you to confirm that you want to delete them. Click “Delete” again to confirm and complete the process.
Conclusion
Deleting duplicates in OneDrive is a simple process that can save you space and make it easier to find your files. By following these steps, you can quickly identify and delete duplicate files in your account.