Warning:
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Following these steps will result in permanent removal of all of your OneDrive files - everything!
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If you want to delete specific files, photos or folders on OneDrive, read how to delete files or folders in OneDrive.
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Alternatively, you can save disk space with OneDrive Files on Demand for Windows / Mac. You can also choose which OneDrive folders to sync to your computer or just unlink your computer from OneDrive.
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If you delete files or folders that you have shared with other people, the content will no longer be available to them.
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Files that have been deleted from your OneDrive recycle bin cannot be recovered.
Permanently erase all files from OneDrive in Windows (and stop them from coming back)
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Stop OneDrive Sync
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Right-click the OneDrive cloud icon in the taskbar and select Settings.
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Select Accounts and then Unlink this PC.
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Delete all files from your OneDrive cloud
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Once you have unlinked your computer, you can start to delete OneDrive cloud files.
Caution: Deleting the files online will keep them deleted.
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Sign in to onedrive.com and view My Files.
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Select the tick box at the top of the file list:
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Uncheck any shared folders and your personal vault.
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Select Delete from the controls at the top of the page.
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Select any shared folders and choose Remove shortcut.
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If you are completely sure you want to purge your entire OneDrive, open the OneDrive Recycle bin and select Empty Recycle bin. Select Yes to confirm.
Tip: It might be a good idea to wait a short time after deleting your OneDrive files before emptying your OneDrive recycle bin - just to make sure.
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Remove the OneDrive folder on your Windows PC.
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Open File Explorer, right-click on your OneDrive folder and select Delete.
Tip: It might be a good idea to wait a short time after deleting your OneDrive folder before emptying your PC's recycle bin - just to make sure.
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Uninstall OneDrive by going to Settings > Apps > OneDrive > Uninstall.
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Permanently erase all files from OneDrive in Mac (and stop them from coming back)
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Stop your computer from syncing with OneDrive
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Select the OneDrive cloud icon in the menu bar.
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Open Settings.
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Under Account, select Unlink this Mac.
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Delete all files from your OneDrive cloud
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Once you have unlinked your computer, you can start to delete OneDrive cloud files.
Caution: Deleting the files online will keep them deleted.
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Sign in to onedrive.com and view My Files.
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Select the tick box at the top of the file list:
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Uncheck any shared folders and your personal vault.
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Select Delete from the controls at the top of the page.
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Select any shared folders and choose Remove shortcut.
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If you are completely sure you want to purge your entire OneDrive, open the OneDrive Recycle bin and select Empty Recycle bin. Select Yes to confirm.
Tip: It might be a good idea to wait a short time after deleting your OneDrive files before emptying your OneDrive recycle bin - just to make sure.
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Remove the OneDrive folder on your Mac.
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Delete the OneDrive folder in Finder by dragging the OneDrive app to the Trash.
Tip: It might be a good idea to wait a short time after deleting your OneDrive folder before emptying your computer's Trash - just to make sure.
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See Also
Delete files or folders in OneDrive
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