Unable to Delete Folders in iCloud Drive
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- I have confirmed that this issue does not happen when ExplorerPatcher is not installed
- I do not have "register as shell extension" enabled
- I have tried my best to check existing issues
Repro ExplorerPatcher versions
I noticed an issue when using Explorer Patcher together with iCloud Drive for Windows.
After installing and enabling Explorer Patcher, I am no longer able to delete folders inside iCloud Drive directly through Windows File Explorer. When I try to delete a folder, the deletion does not work.
Interestingly, individual files inside iCloud Drive can still be deleted normally. The problem only affects folders. This means that I can delete files within a folder, but I cannot delete the folder itself through File Explorer.
The issue occurs while Explorer Patcher is installed. Without Explorer Patcher, folder deletion in iCloud Drive works normally.
Steps to reproduce:
- Install and enable Explorer Patcher.
- Install or open iCloud Drive for Windows.
- Open iCloud Drive in Windows File Explorer.
- Select any folder.
- Try to delete the folder.
- The folder cannot be deleted, while individual files can still be deleted.
This appears to be a compatibility issue between Explorer Patcher and iCloud Drive for Windows.
Repro Windows Versions
Windows 11 25H2 Build 26200.9945
Third-party tweak software installed
Wallapper engine Translucent tb winaero tweaker
Describe the bug
Install program and try to delete a folder in icloud drive explorer folder
Expected outcome
Folder being deleted
Actual outcome
Windows error that the folder can not be deleted because of e/a error
Additional info
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Source: valinet/ExplorerPatcher