Windows 10: Unable to remove a file

Discus and support Unable to remove a file in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I am unable to remove a file; I get two errors. 1 If I try to rename, it says "sync pending." 2 If I try to delete it, I get "verify the location."I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Charrlidon C, Sep 19, 2023.

  1. CHARRLIDON C
    Charrlidon C Win User

    Unable to remove a file


    I am unable to remove a file; I get two errors. 1 If I try to rename, it says "sync pending." 2 If I try to delete it, I get "verify the location."I have tried1 Searching to see if the file is on my device no2 Searching to see if the file is on the cloud no3 Unlinking OneDrive to delete the file same errors as above4 Pausing OneDrive to delete the file same errors as above5 Restarting my Laptop same errors as aboveI cannot work out how to delete my files because of how controlling OneDrive is over my Laptop. Ideally, I would remove OneDrive altogether as I wouldn't say I like

    :)
     
    Charrlidon C, Sep 19, 2023
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  2. VESAO
    Vesao Win User

    Remove account

    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
     
    Vesao, Sep 19, 2023
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  3. SLOZOMBY
    slozomby Win User
    Recent File List

    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file1

    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file2
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file3
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file4
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file5
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file6
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file7
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file8
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file9
    ...

    you get the idea. ( too lazy to put it in a for loop and test it.

    or just open regedit and remove all the fileX from that key.
     
    slozomby, Sep 19, 2023
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  4. CORRYWD
    corrywd Win User

    Unable to remove a file

    Cannot Remove File From File Explorers Recent Files List

    I'm using Windows 10 and have always been able to remove files from the file explorer's recent files list. The file is listed as FileProvider and it is located in the ThisPC/downloads directory. Any other file is readily deleted from the list by the usual
    procedure. This file is not. Any suggestions?

    THANKS
     
    corrywd, Sep 19, 2023
    #4
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