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#1027 - "Deleted Files Are Removed Everywhere" -- What Does It Mean?
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Deleted EVERYWHERE?
It's scary and misleading. But it's important to understand.
When you delete a file within your OneDrive, it's deleted "everywhere", and yet not really. The term's ambiguous. Time for an explanation.
"Deleted Files Are Removed Everywhere" -- What Does It Mean? has the important details.
Also this week
- Switching to Linux?
- Downloading Word?
- Finding someone's email?
- Dumping the registry?
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"Deleted Files Are Removed Everywhere" -- What Does It Mean?
It means OneDrive is doing its job.
It's a scary warning that doesn't quite mean what it says but is important to understand. I'll explain.
Read: "Deleted Files Are Removed Everywhere" -- What Does It Mean?
Also This Week on Ask Leo!
Should I Switch to Linux? | ![]() |
Linux is a viable alternative to extend the life of older machines or if you're just fed up with Windows. I'll look at some of the issues involved in switching to Linux. Read: Should I Switch to Linux? |
Where Can I Download Word For Free? | ![]() |
You can download Microsoft Word from Microsoft, but not for free. The good news is that there are several free alternatives. Read: Where Can I Download Word For Free? |
How Do I Find Someone's Email Address? | ![]() |
It can be extremely difficult to find the email address of someone you want to contact. To begin with, they must want to be found. Read: How Do I Find Someone's Email Address? |
Why Doesn't Microsoft Dump the Registry? | ![]() |
The registry is a database that is needed for the complex issues Windows tries to solve. With that complexity, though, comes the potential for error. Read: Why Doesn't Microsoft Dump the Registry? |
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