Removing OneDrive files to free up disk space

Summary

  • You might need to remove files from the local OneDrive cache to free up disk space
  • This does not remove the files from OneDrive
  • Applies to Windows 10
  • Select individual files or entire folders

Procedure

  • Open File Explorer
  • Click on OneDrive in the left-hand column
  • Navigate to the file or folder in question
  • Right-click on the file/folder
  • Click on Free up space