The green checkmark means the file/folder has successfully moved and is now synched with the folder location on the C: drive. The red X means that a file (or a file within a folder) wasn’t successfully moved. There are 2 primary reasons why a file will appear with a red X.
The red X means that a file (or a file within a folder) wasn’t successfully moved. The file type is restricted in One, and drive. To view sync errors: • Right-click on any file with a red X.
Why is there an X mark on my OneDrive folder?
If you’re seeing an X mark on a folder, it means the version on your PC is out of sync. To find out why, go to the right side of the taskbar, select the Show hidden icons arrow, press and hold (or right-click) One. Drive, and then select View sync problems. Please take a screenshot of the diagnostic and get back to us.
Red Cross means a synchronization error, ill suggest to go trough each folder and sub folder to see if you can find a file with the error if any try resetting onedrive syncrhonization. Press the Windows key + R. After 2 or 3 minutes One. Drive should start by itself, sometimes does not open. Was this reply helpful? Sorry this didn’t help.
What does red X on files mean in Windows 10?
Till now, the exact reasons for red x on files Windows 10 is unknown. But, when this issue occurs, it usually means that the file/folder/disk is not refreshing, updating, or syncing. If you are also bothered by this question, don’t worry!
Here is what my research found. according to several reports, a rare error of Local Disk drive partitions having a red circle with an X in their icons. The cause of this error is still unknown, but it usually means that the file folder or disk or contents are not refreshing, updating or syncing.