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Files stuck in sync. Can't delete. Error: 0x80070185
I have two 80gb files(one is a second copy) stuck in sync I was trying to send to a tablet to test the wifi 7 connection speed. They are stuck with blue swirly icons on them and I can't delete them. ...
1. To Stop OneDrive completely
Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Open Task Manager
Find Microsoft OneDrive
Click End task
2. Force delete the file
Press Windows + R, type cmd, press Enter
Run this command:
del /f /q "FULL FILE PATH"
If it’s a folder, run:
rmdir /s /q "FULL FOLDER PATH"
Important: Replace "FULL FILE PATH" with the actual file location.
You can get it by holding Shift + right-clicking the file → "Copy as path".
3. If deletion fails
Restart your PC in Safe Mode
Try deleting the file again
4. Rebuild OneDrive sync
Open OneDrive → Settings → Account
Click "Unlink this PC"
Sign in again
If this is only recently, the admin panel was showing issues with SharePoint and OneDrive being unable to open files since December 2nd.