Windows 10: Unable to rename/delete folder in OneDrive that has name problems

Discus and support Unable to rename/delete folder in OneDrive that has name problems in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi all, I recently allowed the Windows update to v1903 and all looked OK, except I know have a c:\users\xxxxx.000 directory (where xxxxx is the user... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by ShakeyCan, Jun 19, 2019.

  1. SHAKEYCAN
    ShakeyCan Win User

    Unable to rename/delete folder in OneDrive that has name problems


    Hi all,

    I recently allowed the Windows update to v1903 and all looked OK, except I know have a c:\users\xxxxx.000 directory (where xxxxx is the user name). Anyway, while trying to ensure everything was OK with OneDrive, somehow I managed to create a directory call "desktop " - with a space at the end - in the OneDrive folder list.

    Now I receive a OneDrive sync error saying that this folder contains characters not allowed. When I try to rename it, I receive a message in explorer saying that the item doesn't exist. Similar message if I try through a command line. Note that the folder hasn't sync'd so it is on my laptop only.

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    Suggestions on how to remove the folder? Short of rebuilding the PC!


    Thanks!

    :)
     
    ShakeyCan, Jun 19, 2019
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  2. TOPGUNDCP
    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, Jun 19, 2019
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  3. TFWUL
    tfwul Win User
    Unable to delete a folder - Invalid folder name


    Unable to delete a folder on an external USB HDD. Tried with take ownership.
    Tried Takedown, and some options on
    Owner of Files and Folders - Change in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

    I booted from USB (WinPE/Paragon) and accessed command prompt from there.
    Deleting the folder: invalid folder name.

    Have no idea how to solve it.
    I can rename the folder, but not move it.

    Any suggestions?

    As far as I can see I am the owner/administrator and having full control on the folder...?

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    tfwul, Jun 19, 2019
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  4. OLI_RAMSAY
    oli_ramsay Win User

    Unable to rename/delete folder in OneDrive that has name problems

    Trouble deleting a folder

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

    *Confused Unable to rename/delete folder in OneDrive that has name problems :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Unable to rename/delete folder in OneDrive that has name problems :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Jun 19, 2019
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