Remove Duplicates from OneDrive: Step-by-Step Guide

Why Do Duplicates Appear in OneDrive?

Before you start deleting, it’s helpful to know what causes duplicates. Some common reasons include:

• Uploading the same file multiple times.
• Syncing the same folder on more than one device.
• File name conflicts during backup or sharing.
• Furthermore, a poor internet connection during sync can lead to repeated uploads.

Instant Solution to Remove Duplicates from OneDrive

1. Download the DRS OneDrive Duplicate File Finder, then select personal or business account.
2. Log in to your OneDrive account by entering your credentials.
3. View your Drive Storage summary and click Scan All Folders to start scanning.
4. Click Find Duplicate Files to detect duplicates.
5. Choose your preferred action: Delete Permanently or Move to Bin to remove duplicates safely.

Method 01: Manually Remove Duplicates from OneDrive

If you only have a few duplicate files, you can remove them manually. Here’s how:

1. Firstly, sign in to your OneDrive account at onedrive.live.com.
2. Then, sort files by name, date, or size to easily spot duplicates.
3. Compare file names; duplicates often have names like “document(1).docx” or “photo-copy.jpg.”
4. After that, select the duplicate files and click the Delete icon.
5. Lastly, empty the Recycle Bin in OneDrive to free up space permanently.

Limitations: Manually Delete Duplicates from OneDrive

• It’s time-consuming if you have thousands of files.
• Easy to delete important files by mistake.
• Additionally, it doesn’t detect hidden or renamed duplicates.

Method 02: Use a Professional Tool to Remove Duplicates from OneDrive

For a safer and faster cleanup, use the DRS OneDrive Duplicate Remover Tool. This tool automatically scans your OneDrive for identical files and helps you remove them in just a few clicks. It identifies duplicates based on file name, content, and size to ensure nothing valuable is lost. With its simple and user-friendly interface, there is no need of technical skills. 

Detailed Steps to Remove Duplicates from OneDrive

1. First, download and launch the DRS OneDrive Duplicate File Finder, then select a personal or business account.
2. Now, log in to your OneDrive account by entering your credentials and completing the verification process.
3. On the main screen, view your Drive Storage summary and click Scan All Folders to start scanning.
4. A full preview of all your files and folders will appear. Click Find Duplicate Files to detect duplicates.
5. In the end, choose your preferred action: Delete Permanently or Move to Bin to remove duplicates safely.

Why Choose DRS OneDrive Duplicate File Finder?

• This tool easily frees up valuable cloud storage space.
• Makes file management faster and more organized.
• It prevents confusion caused by multiple file versions.
• Reduces sync errors between connected devices.
• Furthermore, improves OneDrive loading and backup speed.

Conclusion

In this technical blog post, we explored several methods to remove duplicates from OneDrive. The manual method is free to use and is only used to remove duplicate files/documents from OneDrive. So, it’s highly suggested to use the professional tool. This tool supports batch files with several advanced features. Also, you can download the demo (Free) version of this tool to understand its features and performance.

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