unlink shared folder on onedrive

Question

I am having trouble removing a shared folder from my OneDrive. Since I am no longer in contact with the owner, I cannot ask them to manage permissions, and the folder is currently consuming my storage quota. How can I force-unlink or remove this shared content from my account

Answer 1

Hi Elliott Mukwevho,

Good day. I'm Jhun an independent advisor. In regards with this shared folder you have on your OneDrive, you can actually remove it yourself, even without the owner. Try these steps below, on how you can unlink the folder from your OneDrive.

A. Remove from OneDrive Web, “Shared” view.

1. Go to https://onedrive.live.com.
2. Sign in.
3. In the left panel, click Shared.
4. Find the problematic shared folder.
5. Right-click the folder.
6. Select Remove from my OneDrive or sometimes shown as Remove shortcut. -This immediately frees storage. -Owner is NOT notified. -Works even if you can’t contact the owner.

B. Remove from "My Files" if it appears there. If the folder shows under My files:

1. Go to My files.
2. Locate the shared folder.
3. Right-click > Remove.
4. Confirm.
5. Do not choose "Delete" incase it is shown.

C. Use “Manage access” > Remove yourself.

1. Right-click the shared folder.
2. Choose Manage access.
3. Find Your name/email.
4. Click Remove (or trash icon). This removes your access, which also removes it from your storage.

D. Stop OneDrive desktop app sync. If the folder is synced to your PC:

1. Click the OneDrive cloud icon in system tray.
2. Settings.
3. Account tab.
4. Look for the shared folder listed.
5. Click Stop sync.
6. Then go back to OneDrive Web.
7. Remove the folder using the Option A or Option B.

I hope this works.

Regards,
Jhun

Answer 2

Thank you. I tried every option, but it looks like the owner locked the folder to read only. I can't even take my name off the list of people on it, and the worst part is that I don't personally know them to help. screenshots below

Answer 3