Windows 10: Cannot get rid of OneDrive Folder in File Explorer

Discus and support Cannot get rid of OneDrive Folder in File Explorer in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Having uninstalled OneDrive from this computer, I am finding its Folder still in File Explorer. When I delete it and then open up File Explorer again,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Rubert Mumford, Aug 3, 2024.

  1. Cannot get rid of OneDrive Folder in File Explorer


    Having uninstalled OneDrive from this computer, I am finding its Folder still in File Explorer. When I delete it and then open up File Explorer again, I get this error message. I've looked at various ways to get rid of it, but nothing works. As to editing the Registry, I cannot find the CLSID in the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID{018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6}.Question then is, is there a simple way to get rid of this?

    :)
     
    Rubert Mumford, Aug 3, 2024
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  2. Junaid_A Win User

    Explorer hangs when opening OneDrive folder

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community forum.

    You may try the steps listed below and check if it works.

    Uninstall OneDrive:

    • Search ‘CMD’ from the start menu and choose ‘Command Prompt (Admin).
    • Copy paste the following command and hit enter:

      taskkill /f /im OneDrive.exe
    • Copy paste the following command and hit enter once the command mentioned above is completed:

      %SystemRoot%\SysWOW64\OneDriveSetup.exe /uninstall
    Delete OneDrive related files:

    • Open ‘File Explorer’ and type ‘%UserProfile%\OneDrive’ in the address bar.
    • Select all the files and Delete.
    • Type ‘%LocalAppData%\Microsoft\OneDrive’ in the address bar and tap Enter.
    • Right click the logs folder and Delete.
    • Delete all the files except the ‘Update’
      folder.
    • Type ‘%ProgramData%\Microsoft OneDrive’ in the address bar and tap Enter.
    • Delete all the files present there.
    • Type C:\OneDriveTemp in the address bar and tap Enter.
    • Delete all the files and restart the computer.

    Reinstall OneDrive:

    • Open File Explorer and type the following in the address bar:

      C:\Users\<YourUserName>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDrive
    • Double click the Update folder and run the
      OneDriveSetup file.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to reinstall OneDrive.

    Check if the issue persists after reinstalling OneDrive.

    Hope it helps.

    Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.
     
    Junaid_A, Aug 3, 2024
    #2
  3. Delete Onedrive icon from file explorer

    Thank you Matthew again and again for all your tips and suggested solution.
    You help me to solve 90% of the issue and the below support from Microsoft agent helped me to make the no-name folder disappear

    Cannot get rid of OneDrive Folder in File Explorer 321341d1614943253t-delete-onedrive-icon-file-explorer-image.png

    But the new issue come after reinstalling the OneDrive and login with my work credentials as below.



    Cannot get rid of OneDrive Folder in File Explorer 321342d1614943315t-delete-onedrive-icon-file-explorer-image.png
    how can i get rid of the one with red line please.
     
    samerrustom, Aug 3, 2024
    #3
  4. Cannot get rid of OneDrive Folder in File Explorer

    OneDrive folders will not open in File Explorer

    OneDrive folders (e.g. Documents, Pictures, etc.) will not open using File Explorer. File Explorer hangs. Folders and files using OneDrive app and OneDrive online work correctly. OneDrive folders do open correctly using a non-Microsoft file manager
    (TreeSize Personal).
     
    donaldkaplan, Aug 3, 2024
    #4
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