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This is Not a Valid File Name on OneDrive: How to Fix it
Everything you need to fix this error for good
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Even thoughOneDriveis a very useful app, a large number of users see the This is not a valid file nameerror message.
Because it is one of the most used apps that offer online sharing, andfile storage,OneDriveis bound to get into many conflicts with different system configurations and settings.
Thiserror messageseems to be associated with updating/uploading Microsoft Word documents on/toOneDrive. Read on to find out what you can do to troubleshoot it.
How can I fix the valid file name error on OnDrive?
1. Remove any unsupported characters from the name of the file
File names should not contain any other characters other than letters and numbers. If your file has somehow accepted any other characters, remove them before trying to upload the file to OneDrive again.
2.Rename the file that can’t be updated with a shorter name
3. Rename the folders in which you have the file located on your hard-drive
Because of the same principles that apply to the method mentioned above, yourOneDrivewould not be able to process the information if the folder names are too big.
Follow the steps mentioned in the first method, but right-click the folder and not the specific file.
4. Relocate the file to another path on your PC
Because Microsoft has apath character limitation of 259 characters, if the file is stored in a subfolder that has a very long path, this error will appear.
5. Change the name of the file from within Word
6. Open a report ticket using the Microsoft Feedback Hub
You can do this simply by pressing theWindowskey +F. This takes a screenshot of your issue and opens the Feedback Hub automatically. You can then follow the onscreen instructions to explain your issue.
If you’re worried about Microsoft gathering usage statistics because of the option activated in this method, don’t forget to revert the setting back to Basic from the Diagnostic and Feedback window.
In today’s guide, we explored some of the best troubleshooting steps available to resolve the This is not a valid file name error while trying to update or upload a Microsoft Word file to the OneDrive app.
We hope that you managed to solve this issue by using the methods we presented. In the same vein, if you are gettingthis item might not exist error on OneDrive, check our detailed guide to fix it.
Don’t hesitate to get in contact with us and share your experience. You can do so by leaving a comment in the section below this article.
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Vladimir Popescu
Being an artist his entire life while also playing handball at a professional level, Vladimir has also developed a passion for all things computer-related.
With an innate fascination for research and analysis, and realizing many other people share his passion for this subject, he delved into writing Windows-related articles, so other people can also benefit from the acquired information.
When not writing kick-ass articles, Vladimir likes to spend his time doing Crossfit and creating art.
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