OneDrive Error 0x8007018b
Workaround available Windows 10, Windows 11 Updated October 21, 2026
Quick answer
Microsoft lists 0x8007018b as a file being open or in use while OneDrive tries to sync it. Close the file, let sync finish, then try the move or delete again.
Most likely fix: Close the file and wait for sync.
Symptoms
Moving, renaming or deleting a file in the OneDrive folder fails with 'Error 0x8007018B: Access to the cloud file is denied'.
Why it happens
- The file is open in another app (Word, Excel, a media player)
- OneDrive is still uploading or downloading the file
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Close the file and wait for sync
- Close any app that has the file open
- Wait until the OneDrive icon shows the file as synced (green check)
- Try the action again
2. Restart OneDrive and retry
- Click the OneDrive taskbar icon > Help & Settings > Quit OneDrive
- Do the move/rename/delete while OneDrive is closed
- Start OneDrive again so it syncs the change
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