How do I uninstall and install OneDrive to get updates?

Question

After you tell me how to update, will my duplicate folders be removed?

Answer 1

Hi,

Do you want to remove OneDrive duplicate folder from File explorer?

Here are the steps you can follow:

1. Open the Registry Editor, press Windows Key + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to the following path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace
3. Look for the OneDrive-related items. You should see two entries: one with your tenant name and another with a blank name. Delete the one with the blank name.
4. Close and reopen File Explorer to see if the duplicate folder is gone.

Please NOTE: Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Before you modify it, please remember to back up the registry for restoration in case problems occur.

Here is an article about how to back up and restore the registry in Windows:  https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-back-up-and-restore-the-registry-in-windows-855140ad-e318-2a13-2829-d428a2ab0692

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