[Fix] Error 0x800710FE, when deleting a File

The error 0x800710FE prevents the user from deleting any file or folder from the device.

A pop-up on the screen appears which says, “Error 0x800710FE: this file is currently not available for use on this computer.” It leaves you with the option to try again or cancel the prompt.

Possible Causes of Error 0x800710FE

In most cases, users have identified the cause due to which they are facing the issue where they are unable to delete files or folders.

Identification of the cause is the first step towards the solutions. Once you have identified which amongst these is the reason for you repeatedly getting this error, you can jump directly to the fixing methodology. However, in some cases, reasons remain unknown, and the fixation process becomes a little lengthy.

• Un-trustable file source: If a file is downloaded from an un-trustable source, it may cause this error to appear when trying to delete that file. It may also cause a hindrance in deleting other files and folders on the device.
• Logical Drive errors: Logical errors on the disk sometimes play a part in the occurrence of this error. A CHKDSK scan will fix it automatically if this is the case.
• Native office file synchronization: This is the most common reason due to which the error 0x800710fe occurs. Native office file synchronization is present on all recent Windows versions but is not enables by default.
• Sync center issue: Sync Center may cause the files to lock and then you will be unable to delete them. Disabling the Sync setting via CMD will help you get rid of the issue.
• Corrupt cache: If corrupted files accumulate in the cache, the system may display this error and cause a hindrance in deleting files and folders.
• Removing a system-protected file: If you are trying to delete a system-protected file to which you do not have access to delete, you may face the pop-up displaying this error. The system-protected files cannot be deleted easily hence the system will prevent you from deleting them. In this case, you do not need to worry, as you will be able to delete files that are not system-protected.
• Recovery from a virus: After the computer has recovered from a virus, then also it may prevent you from deleting files or folders and display this error.
• Incomplete Installation: Programs, software, or files when aren’t completely installed may also result in displaying the error. It is important to ensure that there is no pending or incomplete installation or else this error will trouble you.
• CSC Database Glitches: Glitches in the CS database will also give rise to problems in deleting files or folders.

#1: Restore your Computer Manually

Before you begin the actual troubleshooting process, try restoring your computer manually. To do that follow the steps given below:

• Click the windows button and search for “restore point”.
• Click “Create a Restore Point”.

• From the window that appears, click on “system restore”.

• Once you click that, a window will pop up, click “next”.
• After that select a restore point, from a date before which you came across the error.
• After that click next, then click finish.

Now restart your computer and check if the error has been resolved. Most users call this a lifesaving and energy-saving method. Once you have tried this way, most likely you will then be able to successfully delete any file or folder from your device.

#2: Disabling offline file synchronization

Error 0x800710FE may be resolved if you disable offline file synchronization. This can be done by using the control panel Synchronization settings or from the offline file manager. Check out the details given below and see how it is done:

• Go to your Control panel and click on Sync Center.

• On the next page, click on Manage Offline Files located on the left.
• Click on Disable Offline Files.

• Hit Apply and then Save the changes.

Hopefully, it will resolve the error 0x80071FE. If not, move ahead to the other solution.

#3: Format CSC database by Registry Editor

If disabling the file synchronization doesn’t work, try formatting the CSC database via the registry editor. Follow the guidelines written below to ensure you’re heading in the right direction to solve the issue.

• Press Windows + R keys together.
• Type “regedit” in the space and hit OK. (It will open the registry editor.)

• When UAC prompts, click “Yes” and grant administrative privileges.
• Use the menu on the left and navigate to the following file: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\CSC
• Once you reach the desired destination, use the right-hand side menu.
• Right-click anywhere on an empty space and go to NEW > Dword (32-bit) Value

• Name the new file as FormatDatabase and double-click on it.
• Set the base to Hexadecimal and Value data to 1.

• Click OK to save the changes that you just made.
• Close the registry editor windows.

The process is now complete. Restart your computer to check if your problem has been resolved.

This method has worked for many users and we hope it has worked for you too. If not, there are still a lot more fixes that you can try out. Keep moving forward and see which method works for you.

#4: Disable Sync Center

Disabling the Sync Center may help you get rid of this error. To carry out this method, follow the steps given below:

• Search for Command Prompt in Windows Start Menu.
• Right-click on it and make it Run as Administrator.

• Type the following command and press Enter. (It will disable all of the drivers and services under Sync Center)

for %G in ("CSC","CscService") do sc config "%~G" start= disabled

After that in the same Command Prompt Window, paste the following commands one by one and press Enter after each one. (It will clear the CSC “Client Side Cache”)

takeown /f "%windir%\CSC" /a /r

icacls "%windir%\CSC" /grant:r *S-1-5-32-544:F /t /c /q

icacls "%windir%\CSC" /grant:r *S-1-5-18:F /t /c /q

for /d %G in ("%windir%\CSC\v2.0.6\namespace*") do rd /s /q "%~G"

Once all of the commands listed above execute succesfully, paste the following commands one by one and press enter after each one. (It will disable all of the scheduled tasks related to the Sync Center)

schtasks /change /tn "\Microsoft\Windows\Offline Files\Background Synchronization" /disable

schtasks /change /tn "\Microsoft\Windows\Offline Files\Logon Synchronization" /disable

Finally, paste these commands one by one and press enter after each one to prevent the Sync Center from starting each time.

reg add "HKCU\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SyncMgr" /v "StartAtLogin" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

reg add "HKCU\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SyncMgr\HandlerInstances{750FDF10-2A26-11D1-A3EA-080036587F03}" /v "Active" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

reg delete "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SyncMgr" /f

reg delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\NetCache" /f

reg delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SyncMgr\HandlerInstances{750FDF10-2A26-11D1-A3EA-080036587F03}\SyncItems" /f

• Once all of the commands execute successfully, close the Command Prompt and restart your computer.

Hopefully, your issue will be resolved and the error pop-up will not bug you more.

#5: Fix Corrupted Files from the System

Corrupted system files will constantly bug you with 0x80071FE errors.

If you’re able to fix the corrupted files that reside in your system, you might get rid of this error. Here are the steps that show you how to fix the error:

• Press the Windows + R key together.
• In the given space, type “cmd” and press the Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Enter keys together to open it as administrator.

• After that type “sfc/scannow” and press Enter.

This will start looking for any corrupted file present in the system and fix it. It will also scan for any missing file and compensate for it from the cache. The dreadful system files will also be fixed automatically.

It is a lengthy process but users say that it is worth the wait and time spent on it.

#7: Deleting File via USB Ubuntu Drive

For many users when the problem isn’t being fixed by any method mentioned above, trying to delete files via the USB Ubuntu drive does the job.

This is a bit complex, though It is okay if you’re unfamiliar with the method. We will guide you on how it is done.

• Visit the Ubuntu website and download the latest Ubuntu ISO. We recommended downloading the LTS version. Just click the download button given on the page.

• Along with the Ubuntu image, you also need to download the universal USB installer. Find the Download UUI button and download the latest version.

• Insert the Flash disk that you want to use as the Ubuntu Image. It is important to backup any data present in the drive because your drive will be formatted in the next few steps.
• Use the UUI (Universal USB Installer) to install make the flash drive as Ubuntu OS Installer via the downloaded IMG file (Just ensure that the drive is FAT 32 Formatted).
• Once the UUI completes its process, restart your computer and boot from the Ubuntu Live Image.
• Once the system boots in Ubuntu Live Image, open a terminal and type the command listed below, and press ENTER. (It will delete the files that were causing the error).
  Replace “DIRECTORY-ADDRESS” with the exact address/location you want to delete. I used it as a placeholder.

rm -r DIRECTORY-ADDRESS

• Once done, turn off your computer, remove the flash drive, and then start it again making sure it boots from your internal storage.

#8: Resetting PC

If nothing mentioned above works for you, this is the last option left to get rid of the error 0x800710FE is to reset your PC.

We hope that the problem resolves before you get to this method, as this will make you lose your date. Before you decide that you want to reset your PC, make sure you have the important data backed up. To reset your PC, follow the steps given below:

• Go to the Windows Start menu and search for Reset PC and then click on Reset this PC.

• Click on Get Started.

• Now in the next step, you will have the option to either Keep your Files or Delete them. Does it depend on whether you have any important content on your PC? If yes then go with “Keep your Files” or if not select “Remove Everything“.
• Wait for the process to complete.

After this, your PC will restart like a brand new one. You have now reset your PC and eradicated all of the errors.