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kaydee8888
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Jun 09, 2024

Windows One Drive shared folder suddenly become shortcut instead of folders

Hi,

 

I am having an issue that I need help with. I have my One Drive account for several years. I have my main account signed in on my laptop. I have 4 other users sharing their folder with edit access to my main account. I add them as short cut to my main account. In the past, on my laptop, they function as folders. Meaning, I can move, delete, add files and they essentially function as a folder. Now, all my shared folder from my other users suddenly becomes short cut. When I open the folder, it brings me to the browser for me to sign in and view them. This never happened before and I am not sure what caused it. Please help. 

 

Edit Update: I am able to fix this by logging into One Drive with my other user account. Seems like not all accounts are affected only some. I know its not a fixed but at least a temporary solution. The problem seems to be on Microsoft side and I hope they fixed it soon or else I will be going to Google Drive. 

 

Update 2: This issue was ongoing since June 7, 2024. As of today, June 19, 2024 it still has not been fixed. Also, one of the Always on device folder on my laptop start deleting stuff on its own. I had to disble the always on device to get it to stop. Great job Microsoft, the most valueable company in the world. I think I will be moving to Google Drive. 

 

63 Replies

  • ADM02's avatar
    ADM02
    Copper Contributor

    kaydee8888
    Olá ,,,também ocorreu isso comigo e com uma colega de trabalho, o meu começou no dia 7/06 e até o momento não consegui acessar novamente....

  • JnS_Chen's avatar
    JnS_Chen
    Copper Contributor

    Hi,

    I also noticed the same issue today. I Would like to stay updated if anyone knows how to solve this.

  • AJ1234595's avatar
    AJ1234595
    Copper Contributor
    I have same issue too. It is frustrating since folder is not behaving like a folder. Hopefully, someone can help.

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