4/21/2026 After the store would give me a free USB (flash? type) so examined another 32MB which still working but found my backup partially from 360doc data files that 2 file folders became empty and my extra writing text files (about solving backup files failed related problems, not from 360doc) also disappeared. it proved my earlier (2023?) suspect OneDrive SYNC deadly problems that even can enforce wipped off external storage devices. that is the key reason refused OneDrive control my life. But i am wrong OneDrive still stick to me without knowing and blackmail by allure me install OneDrive.exe to run away their illegal stole my data files or else and black me to cover what they done. isnt it ? the way usa is from companies to masters. 

--4/22/2026 went to get a new usb which is 32MB not 2GB that the company declared didnt make it any more and the usb already expired. well better than nothing so i also bought new mouse $7.51 (the current wireless mouse still working but when battery became weak then must adjust power switch in certain position, i am tired off so bought not wireless type)

correct: spouse just looked it and it is 32GB not 32MB which not produced any more. haaa i feel much better can save more data files if not be stolen by psycho thief abuser - OneDrive Auto Sync

ps searched [how to verify c:\users\username\onedrive uses the spaces amount ?]

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Navigate to C:\Users\Username\ (or click on the OneDrive folder in the left-hand navigation pane).
3. Right-click on the OneDrive folder and select Properties.
4. Look at Size on disk to see the actual amount of space taken up on your computer.                --on disk 99.2GB this is what i saw far more than 5GB but microsoft account showed < 0.1GB        ‎OneDrive February ‎2, ‎2024, ‏‎12:56:47 AM created --isnt very weird that date was installed windows 11 and 1st time i did wrong so spouse helped me re-install to make sure no OneDrive installed. and file explorer click pinned OneDrive always  showed : the file does not have app associated with it for performing this action. please install an app or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Apps Setting page.                                            i remember in 2025 August got black screen and MS helper re-install win11 then messed up pinned folders(disappeared) were empty caused lot data files disappeared, then finally the last one helped so can see pinned folders but file folder [user document] was older version ie lost many data files in last version before black screen happened.

1. Click the blue OneDrive cloud icon in the Windows taskbar (bottom-right corner).
2. Click the Gear icon (Settings) in the top right of the pop-up.
3. Select Settings.
4. On the Account tab, you will see a bar indicating your overall storage usage, including the total available space. 

1. Go to the OneDrive website and log in.
2. Click the Gear icon (Settings) in the top right corner.
3. Select Options or Storage.
4. Click Manage Storage to see a detailed breakdown of the largest files and folders. 

• Green Circle with Tick: File is stored locally and takes up space.
• Blue Cloud Icon: File is only in the cloud and takes up no space on your computer. 

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[didnt install OneDrive my pc [onedrive] size is 99GB but microsoft account showed cloud < 0.1GB, what the difference]

• Local Folder (99GB): This represents files currently sitting on your hard drive, which might be cached or leftover from a previous login, often misrepresented in size by Windows.
• Cloud Account (< 0.1GB): This is the true, live storage usage in the Microsoft Cloud, accessible via OneDrive on the web. 

• Placeholder/Cache Issues: Windows often maintains a local folder for OneDrive (C:\Users\YourName\OneDrive) even if not actively syncing, which may appear large.
• Ghost Files/Cache: Temporary files, or files that were previously synced and left behind, can make the folder appear larger than it is. PS which auto SYNC which, iCloude autoSYNC pc(OneDrive) or vice verse? isnt that is the problem cant tell how it process SYNC and why hided some auto disappeared data files in pc (OneDrive)? 
• Incorrect Reporting: As mentioned in this Microsoft Q&A post and this Reddit thread, OneDrive can sometimes display the size of local placeholders rather than the online content, especially if theres a sync error. 

1. Verify the true cloud storage usage by logging into onedrive.live.com.
2. If the 99GB is taking up valuable space, you can right-click the C:\Users\Username\OneDrive folder and check its properties. If it is filling your disk, you can turn off OneDrive in Settings or delete the files within the OneDrive folder, ensuring they are backed up elsewhere first             --i am very confused it seemed has 3 different data files storage : 1. Cloud < 0.1GB  2. C:\Users\Username\documents or else (99GB) ? 3.  Local Folder(OneDrive folder) (C:\Users\Username\OneDrive) (99GB)
3. if i created new data files and saved(OneDrive folder) , then auto disappeared, where they are now, in Cloud or hide in OneDrive folder , same place i saved but cant see or were malicously deleted? I hate OneDrive without it my data files wont auto disappeared, i hate autoSYNC suspect this is the reason new created or modified files disappeared and cant tell where they are. i hate unknown reason auto changed already pinned [folder A] became [folder B] that same folder name but in differen paths. the pinned before black screen happened has no problem issue. obviously 2025 Aug MS did updated caused black screen then other problems came out one by one.
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the following is my searched as :

[didnt install onedrive at all, not in task manager service, neither in task bar nor hide in system tray , how to stop onedrive sync my usb ?]

1. Launch OneDrive: Press the Windows Key, type OneDrive, and open it. Even if it was hidden, this forces the process to start so you can manage it.
2. Unlink the Account: Once the cloud icon appears in your taskbar (you may need to click the "hidden icons" arrow):
   • Click the Cloud Icon > Settings (gear icon) > Settings.
   • Go to the Account tab.
   • Select Unlink this PC.

3. Disable Backup: In the same settings menu, go to Sync and backup and toggle off any folders (like Desktop, Documents, or Pictures) to ensure they arent trying to sync to your USB or vice versa.
4. Uninstall: After unlinking, go to Windows Settings > Apps > Installed Apps, search for OneDrive, and select Uninstall. 

• Check File Explorer: Look for the OneDrive folder in the sidebar. If you have unlinked the account, the files should no longer have the status icons (green checkmarks or blue arrows).
• Restart: Always restart your computer after unlinking and uninstalling to clear any residual background processes

[MS CLoud going to blackmail for without permission thru File explorer OneDrive (not installed) sneakly put all my data files in Cloud?]

Microsoft is not attempting to "blackmail" you; however, OneDrive is pre-installed on Windows 10 and 11 and often automatically begins syncing your files as part of a default setup or after certain Windows updates. 

• Automatic Activation: Recent Windows 11 updates have been known to enable OneDrive backup by default without explicitly asking for fresh permission during the update process.
• "Files On-Demand": Once active, OneDrive may use a feature called Files On-Demand. This removes the actual file from your hard drive to save space, leaving only a "shortcut" that downloads the file from the cloud when you click it.
• Storage Warnings: If your files exceed the free 5GB limit, Microsoft will send persistent notifications to upgrade to a paid plan, which many users find intrusive or feel like a "racket".   -- I didnt receive any Storage Warnings, just recently tried to find out who stole my 360doc backup data files and my created files for solving backup problems with all file names to find out why each time due to auto disappeared cant but backup again and again but 360doc file numbers are less and less.

1. Stop Folder Syncing:
   • Right-click the OneDrive cloud icon in your taskbar (near the clock) and select Settings.
   • Go to the Sync and Backup tab and select Manage Backup.
   • Toggle OFF the folders for Desktop, Documents, and Pictures.

2. Unlink Your PC:
   • In the same Settings menu, go to the Account tab and click Unlink this PC. This disconnects your Microsoft account from the local syncing service.

3. Move Files Back Locally:
   • When you stop syncing, your files often stay in the C:\Users\[Username]\OneDrive folder. You must manually move them back to your local C:\Users\[Username]\Documents or Desktop folders.

4. Uninstall OneDrive:
   • Go to Settings > Apps > Installed Apps, find Microsoft OneDrive, and select Uninstall. 

ps sarched [when did onedrive start?]

• August 2007: Initial launch as "Windows Live Folders".
• 2008: Rebranded to SkyDrive.
• February 19, 2014: Officially rebranded to OneDrive.
• 2017:
  Introduced Files On-Demand feature

• -- isnt it began during Bush wars and i saw the news stole those terrorists-so-called HD, cell phone top sceret data files to trace their money flow and meeting places, their funds ...?
• isnt data breach followed in usa target at me-type who anti masters wars ?
• it happened to us by    DaniWeb company Exposure type      Data breach
  Date of the exposure      Dec 28, 2016 
  leaks : Email⁩: ⁨1⁩  IP Address⁩: ⁨1⁩   ⁨Password⁩: ⁨1⁩
• that we have no relation not even know the company.  how the company can leak out our password, IP address ? does Daniweb is working for usa rotten and very powerful politican or FBI, CIA as black hands do dirty jobs for what they want from me-type and terrorists-so-called indoors ?
• 4/23/2026  searched [if need 99-100GB in MS cloud space, how much to pay?] 
  To obtain 100GB of Microsoft cloud storage, the most cost-effective option is the Microsoft 365 Basic plan. As of April 2026, this plan is typically priced at: 

• $1.99 per month (billed monthly)
• $19.99 per year (saving roughly $4 per year compared to monthly billing) 

• 100 GB of OneDrive cloud storage.
• 100 GB of mailbox storage for Outlook.com.
• Ad-free, secure email and calendar.
• Access to web and mobile versions of Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ransomware protection for files and photos. 

• [will all auto disappeared data files still in Cloud since Bush wars ?] [will all auto disappeared data files still in Cloud since Bush wars, didnt take any action in cloud as under 5GB even today cloud showed < 0.1 GB?] 

• Based on cloud storage policies regarding long-term inactivity, it is highly unlikely that files from the "Bush wars" era (approx. 2001–2009) still exist in an account that has not been accessed, even if it is currently under the 5GB limit. 
  Here is why your data likely disappeared, based on standard cloud provider policies:

• Inactivity Policies: Major providers, such as Google and Microsoft, updated their policies around 2020–2023 to combat security threats. They now delete content in accounts inactive for 2 years.
• "Disappeared" Files: If your files "disappeared" previously, it was likely due to a storage quota reduction (e.g., Microsoft cutting 25GB down to 5GB in 2016). If the account was over the limit for a prolonged period, files were permanently deleted, even if notifications were sent.
• Locked/Frozen Accounts: If an account is not logged into for a long time, it becomes "frozen" or "locked," and data is eventually purged.
• Low Storage Usage Today: The fact that the account currently shows

  used indicates that the data was deleted at some point in the past, rather than just being inaccessible. 

1. Check Trash/Bin: Log into the cloud provider on a web browser and check the "Trash" or "Recycle Bin" to see if files are still there.
2. Contact Support: If you have proof of the account, you may ask support, though in many cases, deleted data is unrecoverable. 

• [didnt onedrive (or else) auto sync even not installed onedrive ?] 
  No, OneDrive will not auto-sync if it is not installed or signed in, but it is often pre-installed and hidden in Windows, making it appear to act on its own. To fix, check for the cloud icon in your taskbar, use the Microsoft Support troubleshooting tool, or unlink/relink your account. 
  Here are the key points regarding your query:

• Pre-installed Behavior: OneDrive is built into Windows 10/11, so it often starts syncing automatically upon login if a Microsoft account is used, even if you did not consciously "install" it.
• Fixing Sync Issues: If syncing has stopped, try Microsofts recommended troubleshooting steps. Common fixes include checking for app updates, pausing/resuming, or ensuring you havent exceeded storage limits.
• Removing/Uninstalling: To fully stop auto-sync, you must disable backup settings, unlink the PC, or uninstall the application via AppWiz.cpl.
• "Ghost" Syncing: Users on Reddit and Microsoft Learn often report that Windows updates can re-enable or "reinstall" OneDrive, causing it to start syncing again after it was previously removed or disabled.
• Mac Troubleshooting: For Mac users, ensure to follow official steps to fix sync problems.     If you are experiencing issues where files are not appearing, ensure the application is active and running in the taskbar.

ps [when did onedrive begin?]
OneDrive began as "Windows Live Folders" (codenamed SkyDrive) in a limited beta in early 2007, before officially launching to a wider audience on August 1, 2007. It was rebranded from SkyDrive to OneDrive on February 19, 2014. It was designed to store and sync files, notes, and photos. 
Key milestones in OneDrives history include:
    August 2007: Initial launch as part of the Windows Live suite.
    May 2008: Rebranded to Windows Live SkyDrive and expanded to 62 countries.
    April 2012: Released dedicated desktop applications for Windows and macOS.
    February 19, 2014: Officially rebranded to OneDrive following a legal dispute with Sky Broadcasting.
    Present: Offers cloud storage integrated with Microsoft 365, with 5GB free for personal accounts.

[did in 2007 SkyDrive or in 2014 began auto sync ?]
While SkyDrive was first released in August 2007 as a cloud storage service, the automatic file synchronization functionality—the desktop client app that keeps a local folder in sync with the cloud—began to be widely introduced in 2012. 
The service was rebranded to OneDrive in February 2014. 
Here is the breakdown of key milestones:
    August 2007: SkyDrive launched as a web-based file storage service, but lacked an automated desktop auto-sync client.
    April 2012: Microsoft released the SkyDrive desktop app for Windows and Mac, which brought the "automatic sync" folder functionality.
    October 2013: With Windows 8.1, automatic synchronization was integrated directly into the operating system.
    February 2014: SkyDrive was rebranded to OneDrive following a legal ruling. 
Therefore, automatic file sync started well before 2014, with the major push occurring in 2012.

[when skydriive became onedrive does user datafiles auto transfered from skydrive to onedrive included users who didnt know onedrive or skydrive?]
Yes, when SkyDrive became OneDrive in February 2014, user data files were automatically transferred for all users, including those unaware of the rebranding. This was a seamless rebrand—not a new service—so files remained in the cloud, and existing logins were simply renamed to OneDrive. 
Key details regarding the transition:
    Automatic Transition: Current SkyDrive users did not need to do anything; their content remained accessible under the new name.
    For Uninformed Users: Users who did not actively follow the news or know about the change still had their files transferred, as it was a server-side rename to resolve a 13 trademark dispute.
    Access: Accessing onedrive.com with old credentials worked immediately.
    PC Sync Changes: While cloud files remained, some users on Reddit and Microsoft forums reported issues during the transition, but Microsoft stated the transition was designed to be smooth. 

The rebrand was prompted by a legal settlement with British Sky Broadcasting. 

    SkyDrive and OneDrive Problems - Reddit
    Feb 8, 2018 — Originally, "SkyDrive" had an international trademark. Apparently, it was taken by the British. MS comes along, calls their produc...
    Reddit
    Microsoft announces SkyDrive will soon be renamed OneDrive
    Jan 27, 2014 — Microsofts cloud file storage program, SkyDrive, will be renamed OneDrive. The new name reflects the companys vision for the fut...
    The Official Microsoft Blog
    SKyDrive vs OneDrive - Microsoft Community
    Jul 23, 2015 — Brian Tillman [Outlook MVP 2007-2019] ... SkyDrive and OneDrive are exactly the same thing. Microsoft was taken to court by the co...
    Microsoft Community
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[in this case those auto disappeared data files in user HD can find in onedrive today ?]
Yes, it is highly likely that your automatically disappeared files can be found in the OneDrive Recycle Bin online, as they were likely moved, not permanently deleted. Check the OneDrive website immediately for the files. If they were accidentally deleted from your computer, they usually remain in the OneDrive online recycle bin for 30 days. 
Steps to Recover Disappeared Files:
    Check the OneDrive Recycle Bin online: Log in to onedrive.live.com and check the "Recycle bin" on the left menu.
    Check Local Folder: Files often move to C:\Users\[Username]\OneDrive when sync is enabled.
    Restore your OneDrive (Microsoft 365 Subscribers): This feature can roll back your entire OneDrive to a previous state within the last 30 days.
    Check Second-Stage Recycle Bin: If not in the main recycle bin, check the bottom of that page for a second-stage, which holds files before permanent deletion. 

If files were deleted from a shared folder, you might not be able to restore them
--Never shard my HD data files with anyone else. we both in same network with printer, TV, Roku not knowing (and no desire) how to see/use the other HD. if in certain situation need we just directly use the other pc such as i need to solve my pc problem, spouse would watch tv and i comparing his settings and mine such as my pc MS didnt update to 24h2, 25H2 and due date coming soon have no confidence to wait MS updated for my pc, i dont touch his HD data files at all.
the question is so far showed < 0.1GB, i bet auto disappeared data files much more than 5GB since Bush wars.

searched [MS cloud manages by Jewish ?]

• Significant Presence in Israel: Microsoft has a major R&D center in Israel and in November 2023, launched its first Cloud Datacenter Region in the country, representing an investment of hundreds of millions of dollars.
• Military and Government Contracts: Microsoft Azure provides services to the Israeli military (IDF) and government. Documents have shown that Microsoft Azure has been used to host applications for the Israeli Civil Administration, which manages permits in the occupied West Bank.
• Surveillance Controversy and Restrictions: In September 2025, following reports that the Israeli militarys Unit 8200 was using Azure for mass surveillance of Palestinians, Microsoft disabled access to certain cloud and AI services for that specific unit.
• Continued Operations: Despite cutting off specific services to Unit 8200, Microsoft has stated it continues to work with Israel on cybersecurity and maintains other commercial agreements with the Israeli Ministry of Defense.
• Employee Protests: There has been significant internal pressure from Microsoft employees, with some protesting and resigning over the companys involvement with the Israeli military. 

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PS 4/24/2026 my last advice for Chinese people (including living in foreign countries), try not use MS windows OS that you can use for entertainments only as my spouse, but not use it for your jobs (especially if you are government officers or those high tech companies, scientists), research related, private related or you woud be very easily blackmail by masters wars cause side effects. 
if you LOVE your country must stay away MS windows that at least you wont become 身不由己的卖国贼背叛者 出卖 your family, friends, 工作伙伴, 公司利益 then became 卖国贼. 
i did remind taiwan politicians many years ago that for elections cant but 贪婪贪腐, at least stay away usa made such as email account, internet ... to avoid blackmail or cant but 背叛 taiwan people. i also warned about japan made LINE. 

just remind me recently saw a news that within 10?  years over 7-10 usa scientists and ufo related reserch workers were dead or  missing. most people including me suspect Israle spys related did to them including americans who loyal to Israle. why?  1. that would destroy Israle religion myths liars. 2. they are very likely smarter but wont work for Israle as many usa rotten politicians 120% supporting Israle. 3. they turned down [爱泼斯坦萝莉岛-like] 诱惑

--i also remember whenever masters wars not in usa side such UFO related must  bring out to transfer the world people paied attention to masters bloody wars to UFO related fake stories including this year declare aliens in moon. why? if there were aliens on the moon usa already calling Russia, China together defend the earth, in stead in urgent want to launch the moon this year.

Aliens can live in the moon that definitely own much more powerful threaton weapons than usa, why to 送死 1st ?

it is unlikely Russia, China, Iran did to usa because their key men also been murdered or killed in mystery accidents. if they did they definitely can protect well thier key men. which country can avoid ? that is Isarale because they did to other countries many times without bottom line, definitely knew how to protect their keymen well, except this time target at Iran and they bravely defeat back.  PS 乌克兰 also is very good at 暗杀 without doubt.