Microsoft Teams File Upload Doesn't Have Replace File Option

Anonymous
2023-11-02T15:30:45+00:00

The other day my Microsoft Teams application was no longer giving me the option to "Replace Existing File" with a new version if the files had the same name. Instead Teams was automatically renaming the uploaded file or allowing me the option to share the older copy. How do I revert my settings back to giving me the option to "Replace Existing File"?

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Anonymous
2023-11-03T07:19:18+00:00

Hi, JacksonH5

Good day!

Thank you for posting to Microsoft Community. We are happy to assist you.

According to your description, I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble with the file upload feature in Microsoft Teams. Currently, there is no option to revert the settings back to the previous behavior of allowing you to replace an existing file with a new version.

This is a recent change that was made to improve the security and integrity of files in Teams.

Meanwhile, we're looking for the solutions and see if we can get some workaround for you.

Will be back for you soon. Thanks for your patience.

Thanks for your precious time and your understanding would be highly appreciated.

Hope you all the best!

Sincerely,

Alex | Microsoft Community Moderator.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-12-05T22:00:29+00:00

    I also just noticed that my ability to delete a file I've uploaded is no longer available. So, not only is Microsoft forcing us to increase our file bloat, but they are forcing us to KEEP the file we don't want.

    To accomplish this, you have to find the original post where the file was uploaded and delete that. So, if you had any useful text with the upload, it will also be removed.

    Then, to add insult to injury, even after having deleted the post and the file no longer shows in the Files tab, when you try to upload the file again, it says you already have one of that name and renames it anyway. This leads me to believe that it really isn't deleting the file, it just isn't showing it to me anymore.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-12-05T21:57:28+00:00

    This is one of the most ANNOYING "Features" Microsoft has ever added. This is a collaboration tool. Exchanging files is something we do a lot. I don't want file bloat because I don't need multiple versions. I'm UPDATING the file. Now you are just causing us storage money.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-12-04T21:43:38+00:00

    Yes. Auto-renaming of files that need to be replaced is a BAD IDEA and is causing havoc and confusion.
    Please restore the ability to update a file in chat with a newer version with the same name.. Thanks!

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-12-01T08:38:36+00:00

    I don't see how this improves the security or integrity of files since you can still replace files... you just have to jump through hoops now. You have to find and delete the file you want to share. Extra work for no benefit... please revert!

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