Can Auslogics Duplicate File Finder scan OneDrive files?

Hello John,

Thank you for posting your question on our forum.

Yes, Duplicate File Finder can be used to scan OneDrive files, provided that the files are stored locally on your PC.

Here’s how to use Auslogics Duplicate File Finder to remove duplicates from your OneDrive folder:

1) Make sure your OneDrive files are stored locally

- Open OneDrive from the system tray.

- Click Help & Settings → Settings.

- Under Sync and Backup → Advanced Settings, ensure Files On-Demand is OFF, OR right-click your OneDrive folder and select Always keep on this device.

2) Open Auslogics Duplicate File Finder and choose folders

- Click 'Start Scan' and check the box next to your OneDrive folder , it's usually located in :

C:\Users\\OneDrive\

3) Choose what to look for

- In Step 1 of Search Criteria, select which file types you want to search

4) Run the scan (Click "Search)

5) Review scan results carefully

- Select the ones you want to remove.

- You can use the “Select all duplicates of these files” option, it keeps one file from each group.

6) Delete or move duplicates

- Click "Delete Selected Files".

- Choose how you wish to delete the files, the recommended option is "To Recycle Bin".

Please note that OneDrive will sync with whatever files remain in the folder after removing duplicates.

If you delete something locally, it will also be deleted from OneDrive unless you pause sync or use the cloud-only method.

How to Prevent accidental deletion in the cloud

If you only want duplicates removed locally, do this:

- Right-click OneDrive icon → Pause syncing

- Remove duplicates

- Move files away or reorganize first

- Resume syncing when ready

If you need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us!