Windows 10: How do i fix error 0x8007016A?

i keep trying to delete old gaming files on my pc but keep getting error 0x8007016A. explain to me like im a dumb blonde because im literally clueless.

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Error 0x8007016A

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Error 0x8007016a this error is caused by the cloud file provider is not running here I leave these articles with the information to solve your problem

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Folder Icon on Desktop will not delete - error 0X8007016A

Seems to be a OneDrive issue: 0X8007016A - Search There's a checklist you can try doing: How to Fix Error 0x8007016a ‘Cloud File provider Is Not Working’ | by Daniel Wilson | Medium

 

Error 0x8007016A: The Cloud File provider is not running: How do you fix it in 2023?

Hi Stephen,

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Error code 0x8007016A is a common problem when trying to delete or move files or folders in OneDrive. It can be caused by various factors, such as bad Windows 10 update, File On-demand, syncing, power plan, or corrupted files. Here are some possible solutions to fix this error in 2023:

To fix the error 0x8007016A "The Cloud File provider is not running" in 2023, you can try the following steps:

1. Check if the "Cloud Files" feature is enabled in your OneDrive settings. To do this, right-click on the OneDrive icon in the system tray, select "Settings", go to the "Account" tab, and make sure the "Files On-Demand" option is checked.
   
2. Update Windows 10: Check for updates and update to the latest version of Windows 10.
   
   To check for Windows 10 updates, follow these steps:
   
   • Click on the Start menu and select Settings (gear icon).
     
   • Click on Update & Security.
     
   • Click on Windows Update.
     
   • Click on Check for updates.
     
3. If none of the above steps work, try resetting OneDrive.
   
   • Press the Windows key and R to open the Run dialog box, enter wsreset.exe, then select OK.
     
   • A blank Command Prompt window will open, and after about ten seconds the window will close. You can close the Microsoft Store window.
     
   • If OneDrive is still not syncing, press the Windows key and R again.
     
   • Copy this and paste it into the dialog window, then press OK.
     %localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset
     
   • Manually restart OneDrive by going to Start , type OneDrive in the search box, and then click on the OneDrive desktop app. Reset OneDrive - Microsoft Support
     

You can also check this support article: Error 0x8007016a when copying files in OneDrive - SharePoint | Microsoft Learn



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