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Fix OneDrive On This Day Showing Photos That Are Not Yours
Question details
The user is seeing unfamiliar photos in their OneDrive 'On This Day' memories and cannot find the recommended settings to resolve the issue.
- Product
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Viewing daily memory notifications or the 'On This Day' feature in OneDrive.
- Observed behavior
- Photos that do not belong to the user are appearing in the 'On This Day' feature, and the user cannot find the 'Me' option suggested by official Microsoft help.
Ensure you are logged into the correct Microsoft account and check if your account is currently logged in on any shared family devices.
Check and Manage Third-Party App Syncing
Identify and disconnect third-party applications or shared devices that might be automatically uploading photos to your OneDrive folders.
Often, messaging apps (like WhatsApp) or connected social media services automatically save media to your local device. If OneDrive is set to back up those specific device folders, photos you didn't take will sync to your cloud and appear in your memories.
Log in to your Microsoft account online and navigate to the Privacy or Connected Apps section to see what services have access to your storage.
Remove permissions for any unfamiliar third-party applications or shared devices that you no longer use.
Open your OneDrive files and check folders like 'Pictures', 'Attachments', or specific app folders to find where the unfamiliar photos are being saved.
Delete Unfamiliar Photos and Clear the Recycle Bin
Remove the unwanted photos from your OneDrive storage permanently to stop them from appearing in your automated memory notifications.
Review Account Access and Security
If unfamiliar files continue to appear after clearing them, review your account security settings to rule out unauthorized access.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did a third-party app save photos to my OneDrive?
Many messaging apps, social media platforms, or connected email accounts automatically save media attachments to your device by default. If your OneDrive client is set to auto-sync your device's picture folders, those downloaded photos will automatically appear in your cloud storage.
Can someone else upload files to my OneDrive without me knowing?
If you have shared a specific folder with editing permissions, or if you left your account logged in on a shared computer or family device, other users can upload files that will sync to your account. Securing your account and reviewing shared folders will resolve this.
How do I turn off the 'On This Day' feature in OneDrive?
To stop seeing these memories entirely, log in to OneDrive on the web, click the Settings gear icon, select 'Options', go to 'Notifications', and uncheck the box for 'On this day memories are available'.
