Windows 10: Unable to remove a file

Discus and support Unable to remove a file in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I am unable to remove a file; I get two errors. 1 If I try to rename, it says "sync pending." 2 If I try to delete it, I get "verify the location."I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Charrlidon C, Sep 19, 2023.

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    Unable to remove a file


    I am unable to remove a file; I get two errors. 1 If I try to rename, it says "sync pending." 2 If I try to delete it, I get "verify the location."I have tried1 Searching to see if the file is on my device no2 Searching to see if the file is on the cloud no3 Unlinking OneDrive to delete the file same errors as above4 Pausing OneDrive to delete the file same errors as above5 Restarting my Laptop same errors as aboveI cannot work out how to delete my files because of how controlling OneDrive is over my Laptop. Ideally, I would remove OneDrive altogether as I wouldn't say I like

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