Windows 10: Cannot delete folders created by OneDrive

Discus and support Cannot delete folders created by OneDrive in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I paid for a subscription to OneDrive and installed it on my Windows 10 Home desktop computer. I uploaded my Documents folder to OneDrive on the web.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by SherryS1, Jul 10, 2023.

  1. SHERRYS1
    SherryS1 Win User

    Cannot delete folders created by OneDrive


    I paid for a subscription to OneDrive and installed it on my Windows 10 Home desktop computer. I uploaded my Documents folder to OneDrive on the web. Then when I ran my synchronsation program, I noticed that OneDrive or something? had put copies of dozens of files in My Documents folder on my D drive! I deleted all the copies.I have since uninstalled OneDrive hoping it would leave my folders in their original state, with me as the owner. But I still couldn't delete my Documents, Pictures or Desktop folders from the folder list under This PC!I have tried so many steps, on the advice of the OneD

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    SherryS1, Jul 10, 2023
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  2. OLI_RAMSAY
    oli_ramsay Win User

    Trouble deleting a folder

    Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

    *Confused Cannot delete folders created by OneDrive :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Cannot delete folders created by OneDrive :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Jul 10, 2023
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  3. TARAN_D
    TarAn_D Win User
    Move the OneDrive Folder

    Move the OneDrive Folder in Windows 10

    When you set up OneDrive to sync with your computer, a folder C:\Users\XXXX\OneDrive will be created to store the contents. XXXX denotes your username. To move this folder to another location follow these simple steps:

    1. Unlink OneDrive from your PC:

    • Go to the taskbar notification area
    • Right-click on the OneDrive icon
    • Select settings
    • Click: Unlink this PC
    2. Delete the C:\Users\XXXX\OneDrive folder

    3. Create a new folder (target folder) for OneDrive contents, e.g. D:\OneDrive

    4. Create Directory Junction for the new folder

    • In the search area of the taskbar type CMD and press Ctrl+Shift+Enter
    • In the command window type
    mklink /J C:\Users\XXXX\OneDrive D:\OneDrive

    adjusting it to your specific username and selection of the target folder

    5. Link again OneDrive to your PC using the OneDrive icon in the taskbar notification area
     
    TarAn_D, Jul 10, 2023
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  4. HAHN - MSFT
    Hahn - MSFT Win User

    Cannot delete folders created by OneDrive

    Rename folder to OneDrive asks Confirm Replacement with another folder

    Hi Kent,

    Welcome to the Microsoft community.

    I'm Hahn and I'm here to help you with your concern.

    Based on your description, we suggest that you can do it all over again as follows:

    • Open OneDrive settings on your computer.
    • Go to the "Accounts" tab and click on "Unlink this computer".
    • Restart your computer.
    • Delete the D:/OldOneDrive folder.
    You can try renaming the old OneDrive folder to something else, then create a new OneDrive folder and set it as a local folder in the OneDrive app.

    If the above does not work, then you can try the following steps:

    • Open a "Command Prompt" on your computer (run as administrator).
    • Type rd /s /q "D:\OldOneDrive" and press Enter.
    This will delete the "OldOneDrive" folder and all its contents.

    • Create a new folder in D:/ and name its OneDrive.
    • Open the OneDrive application and log in.
    • During the setup process, choose to change the OneDrive folder location to D:/OneDrive.
    Please note that this will permanently delete the "OldOneDrive" folder and all its contents, so please ensure that you have backed up all your important data.

    If there is anything not clear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

    Your Sincerely

    | Microsoft Community Support Specialist
     
    Hahn - MSFT, Jul 10, 2023
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