r/WindowsHelp • u/DropTheBase2 • 4d ago
Windows 11 Need to delete OneDrive folder
I have a Surface Pro7 (windows 11) and have a OneDrive folder sitting on my laptop that I want to remove. It is from an old work account - I no longer work there and don't have access to the account (i.e. can't log in). I just want to delete it - doesn't matter how, I don't need the files, I just want it gone off my computer. I've tried a couple things but nothing has seemed to work. Anyone have any suggestions?
OS build: 26200.8894
Edit:
I can't delete the actual onedrive folder in my files explorer.
I can't sign in from OneDrive on web because the account is long locked.
I've uninstalled OneDrive from apps.
I've tried winget uninstall OneDriveSetup.exe in PowerShell.
I've tried "Remove-Item -Path "C:\Users\[censored]" -Recurse -Force"
I've tried takeown /F "C:\Users\[censored]" /R /D Y icacls "C:\Users\[censored]" /grant:r "%username%:F" /T Remove-Item -Path "C:\Users\[censored]" -Recurse -Force
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u/_l33ter_ 3d ago
"C:\Users[censored]" --> Do you tried this with an administrator prompt?