Windows 10: Onedrive keeps un-deleting folders

Discus and support Onedrive keeps un-deleting folders in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hello. I have an issue. In a folder inside my desktop there is some files i dont want. Now i delete these files but they keep coming back. And i am... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Ayşe Ömer Çetinkaya, Jan 1, 2021.

  1. Onedrive keeps un-deleting folders


    Hello. I have an issue. In a folder inside my desktop there is some files i dont want. Now i delete these files but they keep coming back. And i am almost sure that this is Onedrive's fault. Because everytime they come back they have this onedrive logo. And i cant actually use them. How do i stop this?

    :)
     
    Ayşe Ömer Çetinkaya, Jan 1, 2021
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  2. Trouble deleting a folder

    Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

    *Confused Onedrive keeps un-deleting folders :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Onedrive keeps un-deleting folders :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Jan 1, 2021
    #2
  3. 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 1, 2021
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  4. TarAn_D Win User

    Onedrive keeps un-deleting folders

    Move the OneDrive Folder

    Move the OneDrive Folder in Windows 10

    When you set up OneDrive to sync with your computer, a folder C:\Users\XXXX\OneDrive will be created to store the contents. XXXX denotes your username. To move this folder to another location follow these simple steps:

    1. Unlink OneDrive from your PC:

    • Go to the taskbar notification area
    • Right-click on the OneDrive icon
    • Select settings
    • Click: Unlink this PC
    2. Delete the C:\Users\XXXX\OneDrive folder

    3. Create a new folder (target folder) for OneDrive contents, e.g. D:\OneDrive

    4. Create Directory Junction for the new folder

    • In the search area of the taskbar type CMD and press Ctrl+Shift+Enter
    • In the command window type
    mklink /J C:\Users\XXXX\OneDrive D:\OneDrive

    adjusting it to your specific username and selection of the target folder

    5. Link again OneDrive to your PC using the OneDrive icon in the taskbar notification area
     
    TarAn_D, Jan 1, 2021
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