How to Remove SharePoint Shortcut from OneDrive in File Explorer
Are you tired of seeing SharePoint shortcuts in your OneDrive folder in File Explorer? These shortcuts can be quite confusing and may clutter your folder structure. If you want to remove these SharePoint shortcuts from your OneDrive, you can follow these simple steps to do so.
Firstly, open File Explorer and navigate to your OneDrive folder. You will see the SharePoint shortcuts in the folder. To remove these shortcuts, you will need to edit the Windows Registry. Before making any changes to the registry, it is important to create a backup to prevent any potential issues. Here’s how to do it:
1. Press the `Windows + R` keys to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type `regedit` and press `Enter` to open the Registry Editor.
3. Navigate to the following path: `HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders`.
4. Look for the key named `OneDrive`. Its default value will be something like `C:\Users\YourUsername\OneDrive`.
5. Right-click on the `OneDrive` key and select `Export`.
6. Choose a location to save the backup file, give it a name, and click `Save`.
Now that you have a backup, you can proceed to remove the SharePoint shortcuts:
1. Still in the Registry Editor, navigate to the following path: `HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Link Target`.
2. Look for a key that starts with `OneDrive`. This key represents the SharePoint shortcut.
3. Right-click on the key and select `Delete`.
4. Confirm the deletion when prompted.
Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer for the changes to take effect. After restarting, open File Explorer and navigate to your OneDrive folder. You should no longer see the SharePoint shortcuts.
Remember to create a backup of the registry before making any changes. This will help you restore your system to its previous state if anything goes wrong. By following these steps, you can easily remove SharePoint shortcuts from OneDrive in File Explorer and have a cleaner folder structure.
