Why I have 2 Onedrives in File Explorer?

Anonymous
2024-07-25T14:50:54+00:00

i just noticed that i have 2 onedrives on my device. Both are exactly the same and contain the same files. They don't cause any errors but I wonder if there is any way to delete one of them.

There is also another onedrive folder in C:\Users\Hao\OneDrive which is similar to the two above. Sorry if I didn't explain clearly, I'm not a native speaker

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-02-14T13:59:46+00:00

    Great. The first solution worked on my laptop Windows 11 but not on desktop Windows 10. Your solution, to alter the registry by adding REMOVED worked. Thanks.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-02-04T07:34:04+00:00

    Dear Hảo Chung，

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

     

    We understand that there are two OneDrive icons in your Explorer and you need to delete one of them.

    According to your description, if you move the file to two other folders, the duplicate file information will be synchronized. This may be because your OneDrive information has been logged in and detected multiple times.

    You can first confirm which OneDrive icon you need to delete.

     

    If you want to delete one of the OneDrive folders, it is recommended that you try to delete the redundant OneDrive by modifying the registry:

     

    Win+R open Run, type regedit to open the registry, click File, Export, check all, OK; (to prevent you from operating incorrectly and affecting the operation of other registration information)

    1. Locate the computer \HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID, press Win+F to search for OneDrive，

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    Once you have found the Onedrive entry you don't want to show, select

    System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree

    and right-click and select “Modify”.

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    Change its “Value data” to “0”, click OK, and then close the registry.

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    Restart File Explorer to see if the problem is solved

     

    Disclaimer: Generally, modifying registry subkeys or work group is intended for advanced users, administrators, and IT Professionals. It can help fix some problems; however, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For further protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, clickHow to back up and restore the registry in Windows - Microsoft Support to view the article.

     

    You can reply to us with updates or other questions.

     

    Best Regards,

     

    Zenobia.Z | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

    Hi Zenobia.Z,

    Thank you for this solution, it is brilliant and it solved my double OneDrive icon issue.

    Have a nice day.

    Best Regards

    Freda

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-02-02T14:49:03+00:00

    I have the same problem and this is garbage that I should not have to be spending my time on. I just want to use my computer. I do not want to have to solve these problems on a daily basis. There is not one day that goes by without something of Microsoft's not working correctly.

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-01-30T17:04:45+00:00

    Worked like a charm. Thanks a lot

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-01-24T21:08:42+00:00

    Mr Zenobia.Z
    Now you have shined! You've hit the bullseye!! It works perfectly.
    Thank you.

    AG

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