3 Quick Fixes for OneDrive Error 0x80071129

Error 0x80071129 often arises because of a corrupted OneDrive cache or On-Demand junction file.
Some users have confirmed running a disk scan can fix OneDrive error 0x80071129.
As an alternative, you can also find the exact steps that will help you reset OneDrive to fix this dreaded error.

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OneDrive is the default cloud storage app that comes with Windows 11/10. That app has an On-Demand sync feature that enables users to view and access files within their OneDrive cloud without downloading them.

However, some users have reported a OneDrive 0x80071129 error arising when they try to move, copy, or extract files and apply folder properties with the On-Demand feature enabled. One user said this about the issue in a Microsoft forum post:

I have this error (0x80071129), that I cannot solve. After downloading a file that was zipped, I extracted it only for it to be unable to open. I have even tried to delete and move it to no avail.

That error displays the reparse point buffer is invalid message shown directly below when it arises. Users can’t carry out OneDrive file or folder actions whenever that issue occurs.

You might be able to fix OneDrive error 0x80071129 with the resolutions outlined below.

What causes OneDrive error 0x80071129?

The first most probable cause for error 0x80071129 is a corrupted cache. OneDrive’s cache might include some corrupted temporary files. Clearing that cache by resetting OneDrive would then be a likely solution.

The 0x80071129 error message’s description says The tag present in the reparse point buffer is invalid. To put that in clearer English, that description highlights that OneDrive has some corrupted (damaged) On-Demand junction files. CHKDSK scans can fix OneDrive’s junction files.

How can I fix OneDrive error 0x80071129?

1. Run a CHKDSK scan

Open your Start menu, click in the search box, and type cmd there to search for the Command Prompt.

Launch Command Prompt with elevated rights by clicking Run as administrator for its search result.

Run as administrator option error 0x80071129

To run a Check Disk scan, type in this CHKDSK command and press Return: chkdsk /r /f

Press the Y keyboard key to schedule the scan.

Press the Power Start menu button, and click the Restart option.

2. Scan system files

Open Command Prompt as specified in steps one and two of the previous resolution.

First, input the following text in the Command Prompt: DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

Deployment Image scan command error 0x80071129

Press Return to initiate the command.

Input this SFC command and press Return: sfc /scannow

The System File Checker scan error 0x80071129

The SFC scan will take a while. Make sure you wait until the scan is fully completed before closing the Command Prompt.

3. Reset the OneDrive app

Bring up the Command Prompt’s window (again as covered in resolution one).

Run this reset command and press Return: %localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset

If OneDrive doesn’t automatically restart, type in this text and hit Enter: %localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe

Some users might need to input a modified reset command. If the command specified above returns a Windows cannot find message, try entering these modified commands:

C:\Program Files\Microsoft OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset

There aren’t that many possible fixes for the OneDrive error 0x80071129. However, many users have confirmed in forums they’ve been able to fix that issue with the resolutions above. So, you might not need any other potential resolutions to resolve error 0x80071129.

However, reinstalling Microsoft OneDrive might also be worth a try. Doing so will completely reset the app’s settings. Microsoft’s Reinstall OneDrive app page provides instructions for how you can reinstall that cloud storage app.

Have you discovered any other way to fix error 0x80071129? If so, let us know about it in the comments section below. You can also add any questions about the OneDrive error 0x80071129 there.