How to Search OneDrive Files By Name and Bulk Delete to Save Storage Using MultCleaner Web

We all love the convenience of OneDrive: accessing files from anywhere, backing up important projects, and keeping work and personal documents in one place. But over time, this convenience comes with a cost: filled storage and overflowing folders. Old backups, duplicated documents, large video files, and forgotten items quietly sit there, eating into your available space.

Manually going through thousands of files to delete what’s necessary is tiring and often leads to mistakes. And this is where MultCleaner Web helps. Instead of scrolling to the end and guessing which files can go, MultCleaner Web gives you the full power to search your OneDrive by file name, filter results, and bulk delete unwanted items all in a few clicks. The app’s clean, visual interface makes it easy to identify clutter, review the files, and free up storage without losing anything important.

In this guide, we’ll show exactly how to use the app’s tools to search, filter, and safely remove unnecessary files from OneDrive, step by step, to make the process clearer.

Step 01: Log In and Connect Your OneDrive Account

To begin, open MultCleaner Web and sign in with the Microsoft account that is linked to OneDrive. Use the secure sign-in flow to grant access only to the files you choose to work with.

Once connected, you’ll see a list of available cloud services. Tap the OneDrive option to open the OneDrive cleaner.

At this point, MultCleaner Web reads your OneDrive file structure and prepares it for filtering. Nothing is deleted yet.

Step 02: Open the OneDrive Cleaner Dashboard

After selecting OneDrive, you will land on the main cleaner dashboard for that service. This screen is split into a few key areas:

• A search and filter panel at the top

• A results table showing matching files

• Controls for sorting, selecting, and taking action

The interface is designed so you always know what you are about to delete before you do it.

Step 03: Search Files By Name

The most effective way to find files you no longer need is by searching for specific names or patterns.

How to Use the Search By Name Field

• Go to the "Search by Name" input field at the top of the dashboard.

• Type the file name or keyword you want to search for.

• For example:

  • A specific project name

  • A common prefix like "backup" or "old"

  • A file extension pattern like ".zip" or ".mp4"

As you type, MultCleaner Web filters the list in real time so you see only matching files. This makes it easy to spot old versions or stray copies that are consuming space.

Step 04: Refine Results with Additional Filters

Sometimes searching by just a name isn’t enough. MultCleaner Web lets you narrow down your results further using secondary filters:

• File Size: Find big files that eat up storage

• Last modified or accessed date: Filter out the files that haven’t been used in months or years

• File type: Show only certain extensions like videos, archives, or documents

Applying these filters together with a name search gives you a focused view of exactly the files you want to consider for deletion.

Step 05: Review Search Results Before Taking Action

Once you have a filtered list based on name and other criteria, MultCleaner Web displays all matching files in a table. You’ll see:

• File name

• File type

• Size

• Last modified date

The preview step is very important. It gives you a chance to spot any files that might still matter, even if they match your search term.

Step 06: Select Files for Bulk Deletion

After reviewing the results, it’s time to pick what you want to delete.

Ways to Select Files

• Click individual checkboxes next to each file

• Select all at once with a master checkbox

• Use range selection if MultCleaner Web supports shift-click

This selection lets you decide precisely which items are going to be removed.

Step 07: Bulk Delete to Reclaim Storage

1. Click the "Delete Selected" button at the bottom of the screen.

2. MultCleaner Web will show a confirmation prompt.

3. Confirm the action.

Files deleted through MultCleaner Web are removed from your OneDrive storage. Depending on settings, they may first go to the OneDrive Recycle Bin before permanent deletion. Deleting large or unused files can free up substantial storage space immediately.

Sorting Results Before Search

If you want to understand where space is being used before you search by name, you can first sort files by size or last accessed date. This shows the largest or oldest items at the top, helping you choose meaningful search patterns or filter combinations.

Sorting before searching doesn’t delete anything; it just reorganizes the view so you can plan your cleanup more effectively.

Best Practices for Safe OneDrive Cleanup

• Start with a targeted name search instead of a blank delete spree

• Combine name search with size and age filters for faster wins

• Review every item in the preview list before deletion

• Remember that deleted items might still live in the OneDrive Recycle Bin until fully purged

MultCleaner Web’s workflows are aimed at keeping you in control so you don’t accidentally remove files you might need later.

The Final Words

With MultCleaner Web, clearing up OneDrive storage is no longer energy-consuming. The app lets you search by file name, narrow down results with practical filters like size or last modified date, and remove multiple files at once. Every step is clear. You can see exactly which files match your search and confirm before deleting anything.

By using MultCleaner Web regularly, you can prevent your OneDrive from getting cluttered. Large, old, or duplicate files won’t pile up, and your important documents will remain safe and easy to find. Over time, this approach keeps your storage organized, gives you a faster, smoother OneDrive experience, and ensures that only the files that are truly important take up space.