Delete Multiple Folders in OneDrive on Web or App

You can delete multiple folders in OneDrive on the web or app, but the process is slightly different between the two. On the web, you can select multiple folders by holding the Ctrl key while clicking on each folder.

To delete multiple folders in OneDrive on the web, you can also use the checkbox next to each folder's name to select multiple folders at once. This is a convenient way to quickly select multiple folders for deletion.

On the OneDrive app, you can select multiple folders by tapping and holding on each folder's icon until a checkbox appears, then tapping the checkbox to select the folder. You can then tap the "Delete" button to delete the selected folders.

It's worth noting that deleting multiple folders in OneDrive will permanently delete the contents of those folders, so be sure to only delete folders that you're sure you don't need anymore.

To delete multiple folders in OneDrive, you can drag one or more specific folders into the Cisdem Duplicate Finder software. This will initiate a scan to identify duplicate files within those folders.

The software can find duplicate files in various formats, including photos, audio files, video files, and documents. It can even detect photos that look similar but have different resolutions, file sizes, or formats.

Once the scan is complete, you can select all the duplicate files to delete at once, or choose a selection rule or select them by hand. After deleting the duplicates, the OneDrive app will automatically detect and sync the deletion.

To delete multiple folders in OneDrive using the web interface, select the first folder you want to delete by checking the box next to its name.

You can select multiple folders by holding down the Ctrl key while clicking on each folder's box.

Once you've selected all the folders you want to delete, click the "Delete" button at the top of the page.

OneDrive will then ask you to confirm that you want to permanently delete the selected folders.

You can also use the "Bulk delete" feature to delete multiple folders at once, which can be found in the "Settings" menu.

It's worth noting that deleting folders in OneDrive doesn't affect the files within them, which will remain in your OneDrive account.

Using the OneDrive Desktop App is a great way to delete multiple folders. This method allows you to select and delete multiple folders at once, saving you time and effort.

To get started, open the OneDrive Desktop App on your computer. You can find it in your Start menu or by searching for "OneDrive" in the search bar.

Select the folders you want to delete by checking the boxes next to each folder's name. You can select multiple folders at once by holding down the Ctrl key while clicking on each folder.

Once you've selected the folders, right-click on one of the selected folders and choose "Delete". The folders will be moved to the Recycle Bin, where they can be permanently deleted.

Remember, deleting folders in OneDrive is permanent, so make sure you've backed up any important files before proceeding.

To delete multiple folders in OneDrive automatically on Windows PC, you can use the Cisdem Duplicate Finder software. This software can find and remove all types of duplicate files on your computer's hard drive, OneDrive, and other cloud drives, external hard drives, and USB flash drives.

The software can identify duplicate files in OneDrive, including photos in various formats like JPEG, JPG, PNG, and RAW. It can also find exactly identical photos, regardless of their filename.

You can start by dragging one or multiple specific folders in OneDrive into the software. This will initiate a scan to find duplicate files.

Once the scan is complete, the All tab will display all the duplicate files found in your OneDrive. The Images tab will display all the OneDrive duplicate photos.

The software automatically selects all duplicates for you to delete at once. Alternatively, you can choose a selection rule or select by hand.

To delete the selected duplicate files, simply click the Delete button. The OneDrive app will automatically detect and sync the deletion.

After deleting duplicates in OneDrive, you can right-click OneDrive in the navigation pane and choose Free Up Space to free up your local space and sync files to the cloud again.

You can use the "Command + Shift + G" shortcut on your Mac to quickly find a folder in the Finder.

The "Go to Folder" feature in the Finder's menu bar can also be accessed by clicking "Go" and then selecting "Go to Folder".

To access the OneDrive folder on your Mac, navigate to the "Favorites" section in the Finder's sidebar.

You can also use Spotlight to find the OneDrive folder by typing "OneDrive" in the search bar.

You can use Cisdem Duplicate Finder to find and remove duplicate files in OneDrive on both Windows and Mac computers.

This software can find duplicate files of all types, including photos, audio files, video files, and documents.

On Windows, you can drag one or multiple specific folders in OneDrive into the software to scan for duplicates.

The software will automatically select all duplicates for you to delete at once, or you can choose a selection rule or select by hand.

On Mac, you can install the OneDrive app and sync it to your computer, then use Cisdem Duplicate Finder to scan for duplicates.

The software will automatically and smartly select all but one file for you to bulk delete in each set of duplicate files.

Once you've deleted the duplicates, the OneDrive app will automatically detect and sync the changes, removing the duplicates from the cloud as well.

To free up local space, you can right-click OneDrive in the navigation pane and choose Free Up Space, which will sync files to the cloud again.

Here's a list of the types of duplicate files Cisdem Duplicate Finder can find in OneDrive: