Windows 10: Why does a folder appear under multiple different headings in Windows 10 file explorer?

Discus and support Why does a folder appear under multiple different headings in Windows 10 file explorer? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Why do certain folders appear numerous times in the file explorer navigation pane? For example:The Pictures folder located at... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by cwklein, Dec 1, 2022.

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    Why does a folder appear under multiple different headings in Windows 10 file explorer?


    Why do certain folders appear numerous times in the file explorer navigation pane? For example:The Pictures folder located at C:\Users\myshortname\OneDrive is listed under:a OneDrive - Personalb My own name full name, andc Libraries\PicturesIs there a way to eliminate the duplication so that the navigation pane is less cluttered?

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