How do I safely unlink OneDrive on new PC #2 without losing data on PC #1

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I have had PC #1 synced with OneDrive for quite some time. I Purchased PC #2 and during set up, I answered “yes“ to “sync with OneDrive”. Several dozen icons from PC #1 immediately populated the desktop of PC #2. How do I clean this up? On PC #2, when I choose “Unlink this PC” it warns me that online only files will be removed. How can I start over with PC #2 without losing data on PC #1?Right now, with both PCs synced, if I remove a desktop icon on PC #2, it gets removed online and on PC #1.I did not realize that both desktops would be synced.Second question:After I safely start over on PC #2

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