Remove Sharepoint Shortcut from OneDrive and Troubleshoot

Removing a SharePoint shortcut from OneDrive can be a frustrating experience, especially if you're not sure where to start.

The first step is to open OneDrive and navigate to the folder that contains the SharePoint shortcut.

To access the folder, click on the "Recycle Bin" in the OneDrive navigation pane.

According to the OneDrive settings, the "Recycle Bin" can be accessed by clicking on the "Settings" icon in the top right corner of the OneDrive window.

If the shortcut is still not visible, try clicking on the "Restore" button next to the shortcut to bring it back to its original location.

In some cases, the shortcut may be hidden due to a OneDrive glitch, so it's essential to restart the OneDrive application to resolve the issue.

To remove a SharePoint shortcut from OneDrive, you can use the "Remove" feature in OneDrive. This feature is available on the My files page, where you can tick the shortcut folder and click "Remove" to delete it.

You can also remove a SharePoint shortcut from OneDrive by signing in to your Microsoft 365 account, selecting OneDrive from the app launcher, and then selecting My files. From there, find the shortcut folder with a small link icon, right-click it, and select Remove.

If you can't remove the shortcut, try pausing syncing in the OneDrive sync app and then try again to delete the shortcut.

To remove a SharePoint shortcut from OneDrive on Windows, right-click on the shortcut, select 'Delete' from the options menu, and confirm that you want to delete the shortcut.

Here are the steps to remove a SharePoint shortcut from OneDrive in more detail:

Remember to empty the Recycle Bin to ensure that the shortcut has been removed from your OneDrive.

Deleting a SharePoint shortcut from OneDrive only removes the shortcut, not the actual file in SharePoint. If you delete the shortcut, the files won't be deleted from SharePoint, but they will appear in the recycle bin on the SharePoint site if you delete individual files from the shortcut folder.

To verify that the shortcut has been successfully removed, log in to the SharePoint site as an administrator and search for the shortcut. If it's no longer present, then it has been successfully removed from OneDrive.

If you're having trouble removing a SharePoint shortcut from OneDrive, you're not alone. Deleting a SharePoint shortcut folder in OneDrive will not delete the actual file in SharePoint but only the shortcut.

Deleting a SharePoint shortcut is actually a straightforward process, but it can be tricky if you're not familiar with OneDrive's features. To remove a SharePoint shortcut, you need to find the shortcut folder in your OneDrive, which is indicated by a chain icon on the folder or file.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you remove a SharePoint shortcut from OneDrive:

If you delete individual files from the shortcut folder, the modifications of OneDrive will be synced back to SharePoint, and these files will appear in the recycle bin on the SharePoint site.

After deleting a shortcut, it's essential to verify that it has been removed from the relevant site.

You'll need to be logged in to the SharePoint site as an administrator to check for the shortcut.

If the shortcut is no longer present, then it has been successfully removed from OneDrive.

To confirm removal, search for the shortcut on the SharePoint site.

If it's not there, you can be confident that it's been deleted.

This step is crucial to ensure that the shortcut is no longer causing any issues or taking up space.

To access the "Add shortcut to OneDrive" feature in SharePoint Online, you'll need to know where to look. It's located in the settings of the library where you want to add the shortcut.

If you're having trouble finding it, you might want to check if it's missing for you, like one user did, and if so, how to add it back. In some cases, the feature might be hidden or not visible, but it can be restored.

To manage OneDrive shortcuts, you'll need to consider the impact on users who have already added shortcuts. One user asked if disabling the feature would remove existing shortcuts, and another wondered if it would affect users who have synced libraries to their PC.

Here are some possible scenarios to consider:

To avoid these problems, it's essential to understand how the "Add shortcut to OneDrive" feature works and how it interacts with other SharePoint features. By doing so, you can make informed decisions about how to manage OneDrive shortcuts and prevent issues for your users.