Windows 10: Can't delete folder in One-Drive

Discus and support Can't delete folder in One-Drive in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi,I wanted to delete a folder in One-Drive in the Windows explorer. So I did, but the folder is still "visible".When I check my One-Drive online the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Mi____ser, Jan 31, 2023.

  1. MI____SER
    Mi____ser Win User

    Can't delete folder in One-Drive


    Hi,I wanted to delete a folder in One-Drive in the Windows explorer. So I did, but the folder is still "visible".When I check my One-Drive online the folder is gone and also when I check the propaties of the file in the Windows explorer it is 0 Bytes, which means it was deleted, just stayed visible somehow.Anyone know how to get rid of the folder?I have already:-restarted my Laptop-paused sync-closed and opened One-Drive-tried deleting file in that folderWhen trying to stop syncing the file in the folder I get this error:

    :)
     
    Mi____ser, Jan 31, 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 Can't delete folder in One-Drive :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Can't delete folder in One-Drive :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Jan 31, 2023
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  3. TOPGUNDCP
    topgundcp Win User
    Unable to delete a folder - Invalid folder name


    Suggestion:
    1. Run chkdsk x: /r to make sure that there's no HD corruption.
      x: is the drive containing the folder you want to delete.
    2. Try to delete the folder again. If still does not work, go to step 3.
    3. Download: Download - Linux Mint and create a bootable USB using: Rufus - Create bootable USB
    4. Boot up with Linux Mint and try to delete the folder again.
      NOTE: Unlike WinPE. Linux does not have any Windows permission imposed to it so it is easier to delete.
     
    topgundcp, Jan 31, 2023
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  4. MON74
    mon74 Win User

    Can't delete folder in One-Drive

    Trouble deleting a folder

    Maybe if you have a spare drive, you can install a temporary winXP or win2000 and delete the offending folder from there?
     
    mon74, Jan 31, 2023
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