HI AE. I'm Greg, an installation specialist and 10 year Windows MVP here to help you.
If only the cloud icon is present it means the files are set to Files On Demand which only provide a download link. See more here:
https://www.pcworld.com/article/3233488/windows...
I'd also check if Folder Protection has been turned on which moves Desktop, Pictures and Documents folders into OneDrive:
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/116029-turn...
For other sync issues with OneDrive:
https://www.windowscentral.com/9-tips-help-you-...
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/onedrive-sync-pr...
I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.
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