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rowrowrow2
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2 years ago
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OneLake file explorer - can't delete temp files

I'm using the OneLake file explorer and I'm having an issue where I open an excel file that is saved in the Files folder in a lakehouse, it creates a .tmp file that I can't delete. These .tmp files b...
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  • kirah2128's avatar
    kirah2128
    2 years ago

    Hi, what I did when I encountered this issue is close the onelake icon next to my clock at the bottom right. Then delete the file. Then, open the onelake again. I don't recommend openning the file in the OneLake as its create temporary file and messed up the sync of all the files. 

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kirah2128
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2 years ago

Hi, what I did when I encountered this issue is close the onelake icon next to my clock at the bottom right. Then delete the file. Then, open the onelake again. I don't recommend openning the file in the OneLake as its create temporary file and messed up the sync of all the files. 

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rowrowrow2
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2 years ago

This worked. Thanks!