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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. ...
That is the first thing I ran into and tried. I just tried it again and it didn't work again.
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"
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