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When I ran CleanMyMac X, I see following:
Since the later folder contains files of mine on One Drive, is it safe to delete the former?
And, will Apple again re-create, if I delete the folder?
Thanks for your help,
Ashish J
MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 13.1
ashishvj wrote:
When I ran CleanMyMac X, I see following:
Library > Group Containers > Random Folder Name > OneDrive.noindex 1. 44.82 GB
Library > Cloud Storage > One Drive 1. 44.8 GB.
Since the later folder contains files of mine on One Drive, is it safe to delete the former?
And, will Apple again re-create, if I delete the folder?
Thanks for your help,
Ashish J
cleanmymac—
Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/Anti-Virus/VPN
all known to cause issues on the macOS
third party software
Look for any built in or in-app uninstaller and use that.
If in doubt refer to the developers website; Support/Help/FAQ/known issues/compatibility/updates/uninstall:
Contact a third party vendor
Contact a third-party vendor - Apple Support
deleting and managing files and folders ...
I would not delete supporting Containers in Library if you are still using Onedrive.
— If in doubt refer to the developers website; Support/Help/FAQ/known issues/compatibility/updates/uninstall:
Contact a third party vendor
OneDrive help & learning - Microsoft Support
Contact Us - Microsoft Support
ashishvj wrote:
When I ran CleanMyMac X, I see following:
Library > Group Containers > Random Folder Name > OneDrive.noindex 1. 44.82 GB
Library > Cloud Storage > One Drive 1. 44.8 GB.
Since the later folder contains files of mine on One Drive, is it safe to delete the former?
And, will Apple again re-create, if I delete the folder?
Thanks for your help,
Ashish J
cleanmymac—
Uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/Anti-Virus/VPN
all known to cause issues on the macOS
third party software
Look for any built in or in-app uninstaller and use that.
If in doubt refer to the developers website; Support/Help/FAQ/known issues/compatibility/updates/uninstall:
Contact a third party vendor
Contact a third-party vendor - Apple Support
deleting and managing files and folders ...
I would not delete supporting Containers in Library if you are still using Onedrive.
— If in doubt refer to the developers website; Support/Help/FAQ/known issues/compatibility/updates/uninstall:
Contact a third party vendor
OneDrive help & learning - Microsoft Support
Contact Us - Microsoft Support
There are many containers with the same app name shown, but hidden underneath is a different name because they serve a different purpose for the app. If you delete a container and are still using the app, the container will be re-created. You’ll lose all the settings you have customized for the app and have to reset them up.
As has already been alluded to, your Mac will run fine without the use of anything that claims to protect, optimize, clean, or otherwise maintain your Mac. Any problems you have will be caused by those apps.
Thanks Leroy
Deleting containers - is it safe?
