Folders Shared with me are syncing as internet shortcut in OneDrive on Windows PC

At least, I found a valid usecase for copilot...

Prompt: copilot, please write me a forum post about the issue that microsoft messed up synchronization of shared folder in onedrive and does nothing to fix it. The only advice is to wait until the issue goes away some day. I would like to express my frustration about this situation.

Subject: Seriously Frustrated with OneDrive Shared Folder Sync – Microsoft, What’s Going On?!

Hey everyone,

I’ve reached my limit with OneDrive’s shared folder synchronization. For the past few weeks, my shared folders have inexplicably turned into lifeless internet shortcuts—files that once seamlessly updated on my File Explorer now just open a browser window. My personal files may sync fine, but these essential shared folders are left hanging in a perpetual state of limbo. It feels as if Microsoft decided that our business-critical data doesn’t deserve the reliable sync we were promised and instead swapped out functional folders for useless links.

What really infuriates me isn’t just the malfunction itself—it’s Microsoft’s complete lack of accountability. When I dove into support articles and community threads, the only advice I got was to “wait until the issue goes away someday.” That’s it. No concrete timeline, no workaround, just a bland and dismissive suggestion that we all play the waiting game while productivity plummets. Reports from other users echo the same sentiment: an endless cycle of broken shared folder functionality and vague promises that nothing definitive is being done to fix it.

It’s unacceptable that a company of Microsoft’s caliber could leave us stranded without a proper solution. Instead of offering proactive support or clear communication on when—or if—this issue will be resolved, we’re stuck with a “wait it out” mentality. This isn’t just a minor hiccup; it’s a critical flaw that disrupts workflow, endangers our data management process, and forces us to seek inconvenient alternatives to get our jobs done. Our trust in a tool that's supposed to streamline our work is being completely undermined.

I’m hoping this thread resonates with others who are similarly affected. Let’s use this space not only to vent but also to share any temporary fixes or workarounds you might have stumbled upon, however slim the chances may be. If Microsoft ever decides to acknowledge the issue in real terms, we deserve a transparent plan rather than the current “just wait” response. Until then, we’re all stuck in this frustrating limbo with no end in sight.

Cheers, [Your Name]

My main account has apparently been migrated, because if I click on options, there is no search option in the left menu. My other accounts, as well as the two I created this week, have the search option. At the moment I can't share anything from my main account or my secondary accounts to the main one. Only the secondary accounts talk to each other.

what does "Migrated" mean... you have, you haven't... i'm lost... there were no changes on either account and yet the folders are still showing as links, not folders :( I'm no tech guru, but this is typical of microsoft to make changes without explanation. :(