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Raj Kumar 0 Reputation points
2026-02-16T15:32:05.8366667+00:00

hi

there is a file name personal vault.link in my OneDrive and i cannot delete it. when i try to delete it automatically come back

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  1. Pauline Mbabu 1,840 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
    2026-03-09T12:37:22.4+00:00

    Hello Raj Kumar,
    Thank you for reaching out.
    Referencing this question: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/answers/questions/5359053/how-come-i-cant-delete-my-personal-vault
    The file Personal Vault.link is a system-generated shortcut created by OneDrive to represent the Personal Vault feature.

    Personal Vault is a built‑in security feature of OneDrive and cannot be deleted or permanently removed. When the shortcut is deleted locally, OneDrive automatically recreates it during sync, which is why it keeps coming back.

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