Solved I can't delete an item


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I uninstalled an application and left a shortcut on the desktop and when I tried to move it to the trash I get:

Code: 
Item Not Found

Could not find this item
This is no longer located in C:\Users\LPIlI\OneDrive\Desktop. Verify the
item's location and try again.
 
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Have you refreshed the desktop? (Right click on the desktop. It's the third item down the list.)

I don't know whether it should work.
 

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No it didn't help.
 

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Open file explorer-right click on desktop and select properties. What is the location in the location box? I believe you will find that you have moved your desktop location to onedrive which is not a good idea at all. In fact I'll bet you moved your entire user folder to one drive which is an even worse idea.
 

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glasskuter said:
Open file explorer-right click on desktop and select properties. What is the location in the location box? I believe you will find that you have moved your desktop location to onedrive which is not a good idea at all. In fact I'll bet you moved your entire user folder to one drive which is an even worse idea.
Click to expand...
Yikes. Missed that.
 

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It went away when I deleted something related to the app that was in the Downloads folder. It's not in the recycling bin. @glasskuter You were right, Desktop is in Onedrive:

Windows_11_Pro_64-bit_[Running]_-_Oracle_VM_Virtua 22-07-2022 05⦂18⦂56⦂357 PM.png

I've got no idea how this happened though, or how to change it
 
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Before we deal with it go to c:\users right click on your user name and select properties. What is the location?
 

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No not security. The location of your users folder is on the general tab. I just want to make sure beyond a doubt it says C:\users.

It appears you have moved desktop, documents, and pictures folders to onedrive. Syncing or backing up folders and moving folders are very different things. Once a folder is moved, if you lose internet access, you do not have access to it.

Use this article to restore whichever of these folders you want back to it's default location of c:\users\your-user-account-name. Scroll down in the article to where it says "You can always revert the process if you change your mind using the following steps:" Perform that action for each folder you choose. How to sync your Windows 10 Desktop, Documents, and more to OneDrive

Then, if you want to backup the folder(s) to onedrive, open onedrive settings, backup tab.
 
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Oh sorry. It says: C:\Users
 

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LAPIII said:
I've got no idea how this happened though ...
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I do. Microsoft decided you MUST use OneDrive and set it up by default, as it is wont to do for lots of unsuspecting users.

Do you want to use OneDrive? If not, recover your data that OneDrive has stolen without telling you, and then uninstall OneDrive. Despite what Microsoft thinks, the sun doesn't shine out of OneDrive's port hole and it's not a can't-do-without necessity for Windows.

If you ever decide you want it, you can always re-install it.
 

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idgat said:
I do. Microsoft decided
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I've never seen this behavior. The default one drive settings (unless the user changes it) are to BACKUP desktop, documents, and photos, but I've never seen it move the default location before.
If one doesn't want to use onedrive, it's best to unlink it. The reason is if you don't, the next feature update will just reinstall it again. Turn off, disable, or uninstall OneDrive
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8875i9-10900 10 core 20 threads32 gbnone-Intel UHD Graphics 630
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    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8875
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
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    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
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    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
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    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2x1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+2tb Kingston m2.nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
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    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.8875AMD Ryzen 7 6800U32 gbintegrated
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.8875
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink Mini PC SER5
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    integrated
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial nvme
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.8875
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