Duplicate files in onedrive

If a file is duplicated in your OneDrive with your computer name added to the filename, it could be time to refresh your credentials.

How to fix duplicate files with your computer name added

Windows:

1. Select Start, type "credentials," and then select Credentials Manager.

2. Select the Windows Credentials tab.

3. Under Generic Credentials, look for any entries containing "OneDrive Cached Credentials" and remove them.

4. Restart OneDrive.

Mac

1. From Spotlight search type "keychain" and select "Keychain Access". If it's not visible in Spotlight, go to the Utilities folder and open Keychain Access from there.

2. Search for "OneDrive."

3. Delete "OneDrive Cached Credential ."

4. Run OneDrive.

If these workarounds don't resolve the issue, please uninstall and reinstall OneDrive:

• Download for Windows

• Download for Mac

Note: You won't lose files or data by disabling or uninstalling OneDrive on your computer. You can always access your files by signing in to OneDrive.com.

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