Windows 10: Onedrive deleted files on its own, creating its own folders with no content

Discus and support Onedrive deleted files on its own, creating its own folders with no content in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; OneDrive deleted a folder containing downloads of financial PDFs. I did not do this because I used them yesterday. They appear in the OneDrive recycle... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by bmoag, Jan 28, 2019.

  1. BMOAG
    bmoag Win User

    Onedrive deleted files on its own, creating its own folders with no content


    OneDrive deleted a folder containing downloads of financial PDFs. I did not do this because I used them yesterday. They appear in the OneDrive recycle bin on the website but the website will not restore the files because it says they are already on the computer, which they are not. OneDrive has also created a number of folders on the computer that seem related to parts of OneNote but are empty of content. I can laboriously download the needed PDF files but what would be the point of putting them back in OneDrive only to be deleted again? And why is OneDrive creating its own empty folders?

    :)
     
    bmoag, Jan 28, 2019
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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 Onedrive deleted files on its own, creating its own folders with no content :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Onedrive deleted files on its own, creating its own folders with no content :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Jan 28, 2019
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  3. JOE MEN
    Joe Men Win User
    Lumia 950 showing complete contents of OneDrive

    Deleting the files from the OneDrive app will delete them from the OneDrive servers as well.

    The said app works differently form a PC wherein you can choose the folders that you want to sync. Using the said app for Windows Mobile will always display all the contents of your account.

    You can help Windows Mobile better by submitting a suggestion or feature request about the Windows and Apps.

    Follow the steps below to submit a feature request about the mentioned app:

    • Launch OneDrive.
    • Tap the Ellipsis [ . . . ] button on the lower right part of the screen.
    • Tap Give feedback.
    • Under the What would you like to send? drop down menu, select
      Suggest an idea.
    • Type in your suggestion in the Include a message text box.
    • Once you're done with the message, tap on the Check
      mark       located at the bottom right of the screen.
    Thank you.
     
    Joe Men, Jan 28, 2019
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  4. TOPGUNDCP
    topgundcp Win User

    Onedrive deleted files on its own, creating its own folders with no content

    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 28, 2019
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