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Onedrive status icon folder stuck on Sync Pending in file explorer
Onedrive status icon folder stuck on Sync Pending in file explorer. Tried to delete hidden temp files but icon doesn't change. Any advice? Is this a know bug?
It's insane that such critical issue isn't solved even in 2021. This might cause loss of important data. Microsoft's development workflow is prehistoric if they can't spot such bugs. Also ignorance and serving dumb help tutorials which never work should be a punishable act.
Hi there,
There is a simple solution for this problem. Just follow the below steps:
- Open your OneDrive folder on your local machine
- Go to View Ribbon > Check the "Hidden items" checkbox
- Go to View Ribbon > Options > Change Folder and Search Options
- Go to View Tab and check the "Show hidden files, folders, and drives"
- Click Apply
- Now, you can see files that are starting with "~" (without the double quotes) that has their sync status pending. These files are normally created as a result of editing a file but the application used to edit the file did not perform proper clean up upon closure. It should be safe to delete these files; however, pay attention not to delete important file. I prefer moving them to other folder before deleting.
- Now, your folder should start syncing and sync should get completed.
- Repeat the same to all other folders.
Enjoy
