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Message ID: MC922630
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.
[How this will affect your organization:]
Before this rollout, if a tenant has disabled EnableHoldTheFile and users experience file conflicts, Microsoft OneDrive automatically creates a copy of the file in conflict. When tenants disable EnableHoldTheFile, users may have to manage hundreds of conflicts because OneDrive automatically copies a file instead of allowing users to choose to merge conflicts.
After this rollout, the EnableHoldTheFile group policy will be removed and the experience associated with the EnableHoldTheFile group policy will be enabled for all tenants. If a user opens a Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint file and there is a conflict that requires user input to resolve, the user will be given the option to choose the file variation to keep. If the conflict cannot be resolved, a banner will display to either Save a Copy of the file or Discard Changes if the user doesn’t care about the changes that were made.
User notification to choose the file variation to keep in PowerPoint:
User notification to Save a Copy or Discard Changes in PowerPoint:
User notification to Save a Copy or Discard Changes in Word:
[What you need to do to prepare:]
This rollout will happen automatically by the specified date with no admin action required before the rollout. Review your current configuration to determine the impact for your organization. You may want to notify your users about this change, especially if the policy was disabled, and update any relevant documentation.
Learn more: IT Admins – Use OneDrive policies to control sync settings – SharePoint in Microsoft 365 | Microsoft Learn (direct link to the section called Allow users to choose how to handle Office file sync conflicts)
Source: Microsoft
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This update regarding the removal of the “EnableHoldTheFile” group policy in Microsoft OneDrive is set to bring some changes for both admins and users. Admins will no longer have the option to disable this policy, which means users will now have more control over resolving file conflicts in OneDrive.
For admins, this change might require some adjustment in managing file conflicts as users will now be prompted to choose the file variation to keep or to save a copy or discard changes in case of conflicts. This could lead to smoother conflict resolution processes and a more streamlined user experience overall.
As for users, this update will provide more flexibility and autonomy when dealing with file conflicts, allowing them to make informed decisions on how to resolve issues efficiently. With clearer notifications and options to choose from, users can navigate through conflicts with ease and keep their files organized without unnecessary duplicates.
In terms of impact, this change is likely to have a positive effect on user experience and collaboration within organizations using Microsoft OneDrive. The simplified conflict resolution process can lead to increased productivity and reduced confusion when handling file discrepancies.
Overall, the removal of the “EnableHoldTheFile” group policy seems to be a step towards enhancing user control and experience within OneDrive. It’s always exciting to see improvements that make our digital lives easier! What are your thoughts on this update? Feel free to share your comments and experiences below!