Windows 10: Cannot delete or rename files in Onedrive

I have a problem in Windows 10. Sometimes I cannot delete or rename files (images) that are in Onedive. This happens only if I use a third party program to do it. This has happened with several programs so it is an issue of an individual program. Copying the files and then renaming the copies at least sometimes works (moving is not enough).


For example when I tried to delete with Irfanview I got a message "A file with the name you specified already exists. Specify a different file name."


This makes no sense in the context of delete. I got very same message on another program so I assume it is generated by Windows.


I upgraded from Windows 8.1 six days ago. (I had tried Win 10 in 2015 so I had the license). I had noting similar with 8.1. Maybe I just have to revert back and wait a few years if Windows 10 becomes ready. This does not happen to every file but it seems that once it happens to a file, it will happen to it if I try it again.

:)

 

Cannot rename files and folders in OneDrive

If you encounter the same concern for files and folders saved outside the
OneDrive folder, it's possible that the issue can be associated to the recent update. To determine the possible cause, we suggest that you run a full scan (SFC) and
DISM to automatically fix any corrupted registry files. To do this, follow the steps created by community MVP
ZigZag3143 on this
wiki article. Once you're done, check if you can now rename your files and folders on your device.

Let us know if you encounter any challenges along the process.

 

Cannot rename files and folders in OneDrive

Hi,

Failure to rename the folders stored in your OneDrive folder may indicate a possible sync error. As an initial step to refresh OneDrive, you can unlink the account by performing the steps provided on this

link to re-sync your folders. Once your done, check if you encounter the same error.

In addition, sign-in to your account through
onedrive.live.com and check if you can rename folders through the web.

We'll appreciate if you can send us an update.

 

Cannot rename files and folders in OneDrive

I cannot rename files and folders in OneDrive rom the moment the new Windows 10 Version 1709 build, files are working fine, but right click on "Rename" has no action, to rename I am presently working through properties. Any fix or solution.

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