MC888872 – Microsoft OneDrive: New prompt to confirm deletion of shared items and updated prompt for local mass item deletions (archived)

Product:

Microsoft 365 admin center, OneDrive

Platform:

Online, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

New feature, User impact, Admin impact

Links:

415705

Details:

Summary:
OneDrive is introducing a new confirmation prompt for deleting shared items and an updated prompt for mass local deletions, with rollout starting mid-September 2024. Admins can set policies to manage these prompts, which are enabled by default. No admin action is required before the rollout.

Details:
Coming soon for Microsoft OneDrive Sync: When users are about to delete shared items, a new prompt will ask users to confirm the deletion. When users are about to mass delete local items, an updated prompt will ask users to confirm the deletion. This message applies to OneDrive on Windows desktop.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 415705.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out mid-September 2024 and expect to complete by early October 2024.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-09-13

updated:
2024-09-13

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft OneDrive is introducing new features that prompt users to confirm before deleting shared files or a large number of local files, with IT admins able to set policies on these prompts, and the rollout will begin in mid-September 2024, becoming globally available by early October 2024.

Direct effects for Operations**

Deletion Confirmation Prompts
Users may experience confusion or frustration due to the new confirmation prompts when attempting to delete shared items or mass delete local items, potentially leading to delays in their workflow.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=415705

Policy Management
Admins may face challenges in managing user expectations and support requests if they do not communicate the changes effectively, leading to increased workload and potential dissatisfaction among users.
   - roles: IT Admins, End Users
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=415705

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