Windows 10: Symbol '+' in OneDrive file names auto deleted

Discus and support Symbol '+' in OneDrive file names auto deleted in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Recently in Windows 10 and Windows 11 the symbol '+' in OneDrive file names has been automatically replaced by a space when a full scan of the entire... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by ALK_831, Jan 5, 2025.

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    Symbol '+' in OneDrive file names auto deleted


    Recently in Windows 10 and Windows 11 the symbol '+' in OneDrive file names has been automatically replaced by a space when a full scan of the entire OneDrive appears, although on regular media it was considered quite acceptable and was used, for example, in 'C++', 'Surface Studio 2+', 'Surface Pro 7+'. Of course, having a copy of OneDrive on the disk and using the excellent Microsoft Windiff.exe, which does not lose its value, you can offline find renamed files, fix them and prohibit modification in Security in file Properties. There is here also "OneDrive Sync Issue - Item name contains cha

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    ALK_831, Jan 5, 2025
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  2. Can't delete folders/files within a symbolic link or junction mklink

    Here are results from this step:
    Symbol '+' in OneDrive file names auto deleted 353971d1638814972t-cant-delete-folders-files-within-symbolic-link-junction-mklink-capture01.png
    Local Groups: Administrators, Users
    Results from this step:
    Symbol '+' in OneDrive file names auto deleted 353972d1638815129t-cant-delete-folders-files-within-symbolic-link-junction-mklink-capture02.png
    I don't know what the different notes mean - (I) (OI) (CI) (F) etc Results from the laptop working correctly. For this I created a symlink to my Documents D:\ hard drive
    Symbol '+' in OneDrive file names auto deleted 353973d1638815219t-cant-delete-folders-files-within-symbolic-link-junction-mklink-capture03.jpg
    I had previously taken ownership with my user name "SMILLER" but I added "Authenticated Users" and "Administrators" to the list here:
    Symbol '+' in OneDrive file names auto deleted 353974d1638815497t-cant-delete-folders-files-within-symbolic-link-junction-mklink-capture04.jpg
    I also performed this step on the symlink folder F:\Movies that I created where my user name is the Owner and I added Administrators and Authenticated Users, also with no luck.
    I also tried this step with no luck. After all of these suggestions I am still getting this error when I try to delete a folder through the symlink:
    Symbol '+' in OneDrive file names auto deleted 353975d1638815596t-cant-delete-folders-files-within-symbolic-link-junction-mklink-capture05.jpg
    It still says I need permission from SMILLLER
    Thanks for all the suggestions. I would love to get your thoughts on the results above before resorting to a refresh or repair install of Windows. Both of those processes remove installed apps, yes? - - - Updated - - -
    I appreciate your response, as sometimes I may not see the clear answer right in front of my nose. When I click Continue, it still doesn't allow me to delete and says that I need permission from SMILLER, which is my user name:
    Symbol '+' in OneDrive file names auto deleted 353976d1638815596t-cant-delete-folders-files-within-symbolic-link-junction-mklink-capture05.jpg
    Interestingly, If I go inside the folder and delete the media file itself, it hangs for about 15 seconds and then it deletes. But then I go up one folder level and I still can't delete the containing folder.
     
    bteamstephen, Jan 5, 2025
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  3. Can't delete folders/files within a symbolic link or junction mklink

    Thanks again. I just tried this - assuming a performed all steps correctly:
    Symbol '+' in OneDrive file names auto deleted 353985d1638819244t-cant-delete-folders-files-within-symbolic-link-junction-mklink-capture03.jpg

    Symbol '+' in OneDrive file names auto deleted 353986d1638819255t-cant-delete-folders-files-within-symbolic-link-junction-mklink-capture04.jpg
    I then created the new symlink and got the same results when trying to delete a folder:
    Symbol '+' in OneDrive file names auto deleted 353987d1638819312t-cant-delete-folders-files-within-symbolic-link-junction-mklink-capture05.jpg
     
    bteamstephen, Jan 5, 2025
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  4. Symbol '+' in OneDrive file names auto deleted

    How do I delete an address in the Auto-Complete List?

    On Mail App, the Auto-Complete List displays suggestions for names and email addresses as you start to type in the To, Cc, and Bcc boxes. These suggestions are derived from names and email addresses that you have typed before.



    How do I delete an address in the Auto-Complete List on my Windows Phone 7.5 (Nokia Lumia 800C)?
     
    加文(Gavin), Jan 5, 2025
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