Solved Old Files Reappearing in Notepad and Word on Windows 11

[MeteorGlint_519]

Hi, I've got a weird issue on Windows 11. When I open Notepad or Word, old files with content I thought I deleted keep popping up. I use a limited account without OneDrive, but the main admin account on my laptop does have OneDrive (supposed to be disabled).

I really dislike the idea of my files going to the Microsoft cloud without my consent. Any idea what's causing this and how to stop it?

 

[Isaac1235]

Maybe these files are cached somewhere on your system. Try running a disk cleanup to remove any temporary files that might be causing this issue.

 

[Henry007]

Check the main admin account's OneDrive settings to ensure it’s completely disabled. Even if it’s supposed to be, sometimes settings can revert.