Thumbs.db OneDrive Error: 4 Ways to Fix it

Reset the client or clear the thumbnails

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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When theOneDrivedesktop client encounters sync issues, it may throw theOneDrivethumbs.dberror. Thiserrorusually occurs due to the invalid file types thatOneDrive fails to upload.

The thumbs.db error is often encountered in SharePoint, and the same concept applies to it. Keep reading to find out the solutions that work for both!

How do I force delete OneDrive thumbs.db files?

Before we move to the slightly complex solutions, here are a few quick tricks:

If none work, move to the fixes listed next.

1. Directly from the OneDrive folder

Since the Thumbs.db files are invalid file types, deleting any file with the extension will resolve the issues related toOneDrivesync.

2. Check for pending updates

If the issue is occurring due to a bug in the Microsoft OneDrive desktop client, check if Microsoft has released an update to fix the problem.

3. Reset the OneDrive client

Launchthe client, proceed with the setup process, and check whether the OneDrive thumbs.db error is fixed.

4. Reinstall the OneDrive client

And that’s how you can get rid of the thumbs.db error in OneDrive for good.

Before you leave, find out how tospeed up file uploads in OneDrive.

If you have any other questions or suggestions, leave them in the comments section below.

Thumbs.db OneDrive Error: 4 Ways to Fix it#

How do I force delete OneDrive thumbs.db files?#

1. Directly from the OneDrive folder#

2. Check for pending updates#

3. Reset the OneDrive client#

4. Reinstall the OneDrive client#