Windows 10: Get rid of ghost folder in Libraries Navigation Pane, File Explorer

Discus and support Get rid of ghost folder in Libraries Navigation Pane, File Explorer in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have a ghost folder in my Libraries folder that i cannot remove. i get the message C:\Users\xxx\OneDrive\Documents is unavailable. If the location... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Lukes_mum258, Sep 24, 2020.

  1. Get rid of ghost folder in Libraries Navigation Pane, File Explorer


    I have a ghost folder in my Libraries folder that i cannot remove. i get the message C:\Users\xxx\OneDrive\Documents is unavailable. If the location is on this PC...etc. It's right - it doesnt exist, and i don't want it to - I dont use OneDrive. But this icon/link/?? is annoying and confusing as i keep selecting it accidentally.


    How can i remove it? Thanks.

    :)
     
    Lukes_mum258, Sep 24, 2020
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  2. JohnnyGui Win User

    Weird Explorer hang when Libraries are shown in Navigation Pane?

    I don't have any issues with the Libraries, their Properties work fine.

    So someone at Technet was able to reproduce the issue.

    There seems to be a specific way to do this. Try deselecting the Libraries again through my previous shown picture and instead, show the Libraries by right-clicking in the Navigation Pane like this:

    Get rid of ghost folder in Libraries Navigation Pane, File Explorer [​IMG]


    Then please do the steps in the OP, you may have to repeat these steps a few times. (it doesn't always occur at my end either)
     
    JohnnyGui, Sep 24, 2020
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  3. JohnnyGui Win User
    Weird Explorer hang when Libraries are shown in Navigation Pane?

    For some reason, showing the "Libraries" header in the left Navigation Pane causes a specifc Explorer hang which forces you to either end it through Task Manager or wait for a really long time for it to become responsive again.

    Before reporting this in the Feedback Hub, could someone please test this out for me with the following 3 steps?

    1. Make sure "Libraries" are shown in the Navigation Pane by doing the following:

    Get rid of ghost folder in Libraries Navigation Pane, File Explorer [​IMG]


    2 Then right-click on any random file that you have that is associated with an app/software (audio file, document, etc.) and choose "Properties". In the Properties box, click on "Change" as shown here:

    Get rid of ghost folder in Libraries Navigation Pane, File Explorer [​IMG]


    3. In the upcoming list, choose "Look for another app on this PC":

    Get rid of ghost folder in Libraries Navigation Pane, File Explorer [​IMG]


    A dialog box appears in which you can browse. Just click "Cancel" on that.

    The Properties box then becomes unresponsive and I can't click anywhere on it.

    Anyone else having this?
     
    JohnnyGui, Sep 24, 2020
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  4. Get rid of ghost folder in Libraries Navigation Pane, File Explorer

    Hide or Show User Profile's Personal Folders in Navigation Pane

    Thank you in advance to everyone for your help and time. Hopefully this write-up is succinct. Get rid of ghost folder in Libraries Navigation Pane, File Explorer :)
    I believe there has to be additional registry modifications to solve this issue.


    Problem:
    In the Navigation Pane, specifically regarding the Current User folder tree, a Personal Folder (i.e. 3D Objects, Contacts, Desktop, etc... ) continues to show even after making active the Hidden property for that Personal Folder.

    Expected Results:
    Any Personal Folder that is marked "Hidden" in the File/Folder Listings Area should also be hidden in the Navigation Pane specifically within the Current User folder tree.

    Steps to recreate the issue: (the following steps assume that the option is deactivated to see hidden folders.)
    1. Open File Explorer
    2. Within Navigation Pane, Right-click over any blank area
    3. Select menu-option "Show All Folders"
    4. Select and Expand the Current User folder tree which is listed as a child object to the "Desktop" folder
    5. Within the File/Folder Listings Area, Right-click on a Personal Folder
    6. Select menu-option "Properties"
    7. Within the new Dialogue window, Select the "General" tab, Select to Activate the Attribute "Hidden", Select the "OK" button
    8. Close File Explorer and then Open File Explorer
    9. Select the Current User folder in the Navigation Pane
    10. Notice the recently-hidden folder is still showing in the Navigation Pane even though it is hidden in the File/Folder Listings Area.

    System Specs:
    • Edition: Windows 10 Home 64bit
    • Version: 1709
    • OS Build: 16299.371
    • Hard Drives: 2 (SSD & Mechanical)
    • C:\ = SSD
    • D:\ = Mechanical

    Current Modifications of System:
    • The %UserProfile% system folder was successfully transferred to D:\ by using Sysprep during Windows Setup. This is the only system folder moved to another drive.

    Current Modifications of File Explorer in Navigation Pane: (using Regedit)
    • Hidden = Quick Access
    • Hidden = Libraries
    • Hidden = OneDrive
    • Hidden = Homegroup
    • Hidden = This PC user personal folders

    Current Modifications of File Explorer in Folder/File Listing Area:
    • Each unwanted Personal Folder was changed to "Hidden" by Right-clicking the folder and Checking the Attribute checkbox marked "Hidden".

    3rd-Party Software Installed:

    • Classic Shell
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • IObit Driver Booster
    • Macrium Reflect
     
    TechGuy737, Sep 24, 2020
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