check before: 2025-04-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 suite, OneDrive, SharePoint
Platform:
Mac, Online, US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
Admin impact, Feature update, Updated message, User impact
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Summary:
Microsoft will remove the "EnableHoldTheFile" group policy for OneDrive in May 2025. Users will be able to choose how to handle file conflicts. Admins should review configurations and notify users. No admin action is required. More details are available on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 429875.
Details:
Updated April 3, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. We are now one month away from this change taking effect.
We will remove the EnableHoldTheFile group policy for Microsoft OneDrive from the Microsoft 365 admin center.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 429875.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early May 2025 (previously early April) and expect to complete by late May 2025 (previously late April).
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2024-11-01
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2025-04-04
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summary for non-techies**
Starting in May 2025, OneDrive will prompt users to choose which version of a conflicting file to keep, rather than automatically creating copies of both versions, allowing for more control and reducing unnecessary duplicates.
Direct effects for Operations**
File Conflict Management
Users will have to manually manage file conflicts without the option to merge changes, leading to potential confusion and loss of productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/use-group-policy#allow-users-to-choose-how-to-handle-office-file-sync-conflicts, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=429875
User Experience
Users may experience frustration due to an increase in file copies created during conflicts, complicating file management.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/use-group-policy#allow-users-to-choose-how-to-handle-office-file-sync-conflicts, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=429875
Documentation and Training Needs
Organizations may need to update training materials and documentation to reflect the new conflict resolution process, requiring additional resources.
- roles: Training Coordinators, IT Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/use-group-policy#allow-users-to-choose-how-to-handle-office-file-sync-conflicts, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=429875
Increased Support Requests
IT support may see an increase in requests related to file conflicts and management, straining resources.
- roles: IT Support, Help Desk Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/use-group-policy#allow-users-to-choose-how-to-handle-office-file-sync-conflicts, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=429875
Change Management
Without proper notification and preparation, users may be unprepared for the change, leading to disruptions in workflow.
- roles: End Users, Change Managers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/sharepoint/use-group-policy#allow-users-to-choose-how-to-handle-office-file-sync-conflicts, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=429875
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-04-04 | MC Messages | Updated February 28, 2025: Reminder - this rollout is coming up soon.
We will remove the EnableHoldTheFile group policy for Microsoft OneDrive from the Microsoft 365 admin center. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 429875. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early April 2025 and expect to complete by late April 2025. | Updated April 3, 2025: We have updated the rollout timeline below. We are now one month away from this change taking effect.
We will remove the EnableHoldTheFile group policy for Microsoft OneDrive from the Microsoft 365 admin center. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 429875. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early May 2025 (previously early April) and expect to complete by late May 2025 (previously late April). |
| 2025-04-04 | MC Last Updated | 02/28/2025 18:03:17 | 2025-04-03T21:42:53Z |
| 2025-04-04 | MC Summary | Microsoft will remove the "EnableHoldTheFile" group policy for OneDrive in April 2025. Users will be prompted to resolve file conflicts by choosing which version to keep or by saving a copy/discarding changes. No admin action is required, but organizations should review configurations and inform users. | Microsoft will remove the "EnableHoldTheFile" group policy for OneDrive in May 2025. Users will be able to choose how to handle file conflicts. Admins should review configurations and notify users. No admin action is required. More details are available on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 429875. |
| 2025-03-01 | MC Messages | We will remove the EnableHoldTheFile group policy for Microsoft OneDrive from the Microsoft 365 admin center.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 429875. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early April 2025 and expect to complete by late April 2025. | Updated February 28, 2025: Reminder - this rollout is coming up soon.
We will remove the EnableHoldTheFile group policy for Microsoft OneDrive from the Microsoft 365 admin center. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 429875. [When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early April 2025 and expect to complete by late April 2025. |
| 2025-03-01 | MC Title | Microsoft OneDrive: We will remove the "EnableHoldTheFile" group policy | (Updated) Microsoft OneDrive: We will remove the "EnableHoldTheFile" group policy |
| 2025-03-01 | MC Last Updated | 11/01/2024 00:07:31 | 2025-02-28T18:03:17Z |
| 2025-03-01 | MC MessageTagNames | Feature update, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, Feature update, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2025-03-01 | MC Summary | Microsoft OneDrive is removing the "EnableHoldTheFile" group policy, with rollout starting early April 2025. This change will allow users to choose how to handle file conflicts in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. No admin action is required before the rollout. More information is available on the Microsoft 365 Roadmap. | Microsoft will remove the "EnableHoldTheFile" group policy for OneDrive in April 2025. Users will be prompted to resolve file conflicts by choosing which version to keep or by saving a copy/discarding changes. No admin action is required, but organizations should review configurations and inform users. |
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