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Problem Deleting Uswer From ONEDRIVE When I Don't Have Access To The File

William Zimmerman 0 Reputation points
2025-11-09T21:54:34.03+00:00

Hello. In my OneDrive account, there is a User listed who I've since cut ties with. He was the owner of a file he shared from which I removed my access to.. I need to get his name out of there. How do I do it? There has to be a way to do it. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. He's the guy in the second picture.User's image

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  1. Arlene D 23,695 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-11-10T03:32:19.48+00:00

    Thanks for sharing that. Are you still seeing the person’s name under the “People” section even after removing all files they shared?

    If so, the name stays there until every shared item or link from that person is removed. To fix this, open OneDrive on the web, go to “Shared,” then “Shared with you,” and delete or remove any files still linked to that person. Once everything shared from them is gone, their name will automatically disappear.

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