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Windows 11 in DSL hard drive

So I had a major problem with my PC, with it being corrupt and whatnot. I have had enough of it, so I downloaded Windows 11 on a 1 TB drive for my PC and installed it. I made a YouTube channel (Dr.Skuller25 if you want to check it out) and made a couple…

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asked 2025-12-11T06:15:31.1266667+00:00
Rodney Rodgers 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-11T16:59:20.2333333+00:00
Aron 7,085 Reputation points Independent Advisor
5 answers

red circle with X in file explorer

Why do i have red circles with an x in it in file explorer

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asked 2025-12-07T19:37:15.3066667+00:00
Tim Jones 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-11T16:51:43.79+00:00
Tim Jones 0 Reputation points
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Unknown person(s) sharing files with my OneDrive

Today I received a notification that files where being shared with my OneDrive account. Wondering what it was I logged into my OneDrive account and check Shared > Shared with me. The file title is site 216 by person Jocyelin Holiday. I did not open it…

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asked 2025-12-06T09:33:16.5833333+00:00
Jamie Heitler 5 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-11T15:10:27.1933333+00:00
Sue 0 Reputation points
4 answers

Fixing OneDrive path & hard drive vs onedrive

How do I clean up my OneDrive folders when the file path looks like this: "C:\Users\Mary\OneDrive\Pictures\Documents\New folder\OneDrive\flight.jpg" Clearly, I'm in OneDrive within OneDrive and I cannot figure out how to move everything…

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asked 2025-12-08T14:46:29.76+00:00
Al Mar 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-11T14:32:44.4566667+00:00
Rodrigo Queiroz 71,085 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How do I delete a shared files from unknown?

It just popped up without my permission. it just show up and i cant delete it, nor hide it it just said error has occurred. Tried on both mobile and pc. it doesnt have an option to block user too.

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asked 2025-12-11T13:45:45.79+00:00
Kitthani Lertsuratanyanon 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-11T14:28:12.4066667+00:00
Harold Milan 11,905 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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How to recover access to my photos and videos that were on my one drive

Last October my One drive subscriptrion ended, so I lost access to my uploaded photos and videos on the One Drive. How can I recover these items even if I have to subscribe the drive again, my Office is 2021.

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asked 2025-12-11T12:48:56.86+00:00
Hélio Santos 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-11T13:24:27.5333333+00:00
Kimberly Olaño 19,550 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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One Drive unable to backup due to character name

OneDrive tells me it is unable to complete a backup because of a character in a file name. Nothing happened when I click on "Rename", but after I manually changed the file name of the particular file, and deleted it, the issue came back…

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asked 2025-12-11T06:33:17.8133333+00:00
Stephen Hoare-Vance 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-11T11:19:36.1333333+00:00
Kai-H 6,095 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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Request to Deactivate my OneDrive Subscription

Hello, My account has been suspended and i have tried all means to recover it with no avail. I have paid subscriptions in that account and while i cannot access the account, they continue to deduct the subscription. I have contacted the bank but they…

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asked 2025-12-11T06:42:59.5966667+00:00
Rose Wambui 20 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-11T07:34:22.5933333+00:00
DaveM121 813.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Unable to Delete File That is Shared with Me

I was shared an unsolicited file on my onedrive. I'm pretty sure it is phishing because the file jsut says "click here". I am trying to delete it and remove me from being shared but it couldn't be done so and just says "The provided item…

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asked 2025-12-09T22:46:02.7466667+00:00
Fadz 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-11T07:21:06.63+00:00
carl johan selke 0 Reputation points
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Onedrive login error

Hi Team I have been trying to log in my email and shows error and now all my one drive is locked. What can i do to retrieve back my account? And password change also cant login.

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asked 2025-12-11T05:10:16.37+00:00
Katherine 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-11T05:47:51.4166667+00:00
John Jefferson Doyon 47,495 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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OneDrive: Can't received a shared spam link and can't remove it!

I received 3 emails today that said someone wanted to share a document on OneDrive. I did not open the email but preview still showed it. I deleted the email but these files still appeared in my OneDrive live shared items. These files are named…

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asked 2025-12-10T22:21:54.14+00:00
SammyD 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-11T03:08:08.0333333+00:00
SammyD 0 Reputation points
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I have a problem logging into OneDrive because when I try to sign in, a Family Link notification appears, but I don’t know who the parent account is. Is it possible to reset the OneDrive settings without deleting my data?

I have a problem logging into OneDrive because when I try to sign in, a Family Link notification appears, but I don’t know who the parent account is. Is it possible to reset the OneDrive settings without deleting my data?

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asked 2025-12-11T00:17:42.56+00:00
gilang ramadhan 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-11T01:01:11.74+00:00
Aymeric-B 23,195 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Stranger has shared a scam PDF in onedrive

Hi, I have just had a PDF file named GET DONATE 58 shared to me by Sheldon Schwartzberg who I do not know, the pdf contains a link inside which I have not clicked on but I believe is SPAM or FRAUDULENT. I have tried to hide from my shared drive but…

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asked 2025-12-04T10:46:59.0266667+00:00
Kurt 35 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-11T00:51:03.46+00:00
Jan-B L 0 Reputation points
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Unknown pdf file was just shared to my OneDrive, how do I delete/remove this?

So basically I just received a random pdf file from some unknown person. I did not open it, suspecting it's a scam. Whenever, I try to remove the shared pdf file or press 'hide from Shared' it keeps giving me an error and not allowing me to remove it.…

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asked 2025-12-10T22:01:20.56+00:00
marineturtle 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-10T22:40:11.4166667+00:00
Kimberly Olaño 19,550 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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how can i transfer game save files from one drive to pc without losing progress between multiple synced games (dragon age specifically)

i’m not playing through steam, im playing through i believe the pc EA app. i got the games originally from the xbox game pass app but now it seems it’s through EA. im playing dragon age origins and attempting to transfer my gameplay choices over to…

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asked 2025-12-09T12:54:11.59+00:00
Jess 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-10T21:45:04.3766667+00:00
Alex_T 3,590 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to avoid synching problems when working on 3 desktops

I have 3 desktops, two at my main home (reside 9 months) and one at a vacation home (reside 3 months). The vacation home is shut off when not there. Last year when I turned it on One Drive synched the files on the vacation home desktop as if they were…

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asked 2025-12-09T20:55:56.9+00:00
Rosalita92 60 Reputation points
edited a comment 2025-12-10T20:53:34.0266667+00:00
Craig Long 16,515 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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Account suspended 37 days ago — multiple appeals submitted, no response

Hello, I am seeking help because my Microsoft account was suspended 37 days ago. I submitted multiple appeals through the official form, but I have not received a response. The appeal instructions say responses come within 24–48 hours or within 14 days,…

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asked 2025-12-10T19:28:33.92+00:00
trong tin nguyen 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-10T20:49:14.6866667+00:00
Craig Long 16,515 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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I'm unable to login to my account as it is sending a verification code to authenticator. But I have not received any code as my authenticator is setup on another account.

I'm unable to login to my account as it is sending a verification code to authenticator. But I have not received any code as my authenticator is setup on another account.

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asked 2025-12-10T17:02:04.72+00:00
Rachel Cordovana 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-10T20:32:46.73+00:00
JC 7,195 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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Not enough storage to copy files to Personal Vault

I am using OneDrive. I am not a paid subscriber. My usage is a small fraction of the storage available to free users. Today, I copied a folder into the Personal Vault. That worked fine. Then I copied another folder there. This time I got an error. Not…

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asked 2025-12-10T17:05:55.95+00:00
Jonathan Wood 16 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-10T19:18:44.2633333+00:00
JANSHER L 8,535 Reputation points Independent Advisor
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No option to set up One Drive Personal Vault on Win 11

I have OneDrive personal vault set up on one windows 11 laptop and two iPhones. It works fine on these 3 devices but I just installed a new Windows 11 laptop and OneDrive is working fine on this except there is no shortcut to Personal Vault and no…

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asked 2025-11-20T14:06:42.26+00:00
Peter Solinas 0 Reputation points
recommended 2025-12-10T15:36:29.5466667+00:00
Alexandra Tanasescu 0 Reputation points Moderator