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Fix: The tag present in the reparse point buffer is invalid

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Many people have reported that they see a ‘the tag present in the reparse point buffer is invalid’ error message on Windows, especially if they are moving or removing files and folders synced to OneDrive.

A reparse point is a file attribute allowing Windows to move a file or folder from one location to another. In the case of OneDrive, after you have uploaded your files or folders to the cloud, it creates a reparse point that will allow you to access the files and folders from any device.

This error can be manifested in several ways:

  • Error 0x80071129: The tag present in the reparse point buffer is invalid
  • Location not found: The tag present in the reparse point buffer is invalid

Fortunately, there are a few ways in which you can fix this problem. In this article, we’ll talk about a few common steps to resolve this issue. We’ll start by going into the reasons why this error occurs.


Possible reasons behind ‘The tag present in the reparse point buffer is invalid’

The reparse point created by OneDrive can fail for various reasons, such as network issues, corrupt files, and other system errors on your Windows computer.

These errors result in a broken reparse point not synced properly. Hence, the ‘The tag present in the reparse point buffer is invalid’ error.

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How to fix ‘The tag present in the reparse point buffer is invalid’ error?

There are several ways to fix ‘the tag present in the reparse point buffer is invalid’ error.

Here are the most common ways:

Restart your computer

Restarting the computer fixes any minor bugs or glitches that may be causing the error in the first place. When you restart your PC, it flushes the RAM, and the computer starts afresh.

This is the easiest method to fix any minor technical error on your system. Try this, and if it doesn’t work, move on to the next steps.


Check your internet connection

Sometimes, a weak internet connection causes problems accessing OneDrive and hence the error. So, check your internet and WiFi to fix the problem.

We have compiled a list of steps that you can take if your internet isn’t working properly.

Similarly, for the WiFi not working issue, head to this article.


Run a CHKDSK scan

The CHKDSK scan is a utility tool that Windows users use for scanning and finding any problems with the hard drive.

Using this tool, you can fix ‘the tag present in the reparse point buffer is invalid’ error.

To run the CHKDSK tool, head to our detailed article here.


Run a DISM and SFC scan

The Windows Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool repairs the Windows image by fixing any errors in the system.

If you have a working internet, you can run this tool to fix the ‘the reparse point buffer is invalid’ error.

We have a comprehensive article about DISM covering the importance of DISM and how to use the DISM tool to scan and repair your system.

SFC is an acronym for System File Checker, and it is also a tool to repair and fix corrupt and damaged files.

To run a SFC scan, follow the steps given below:

Step 1: Open the Terminal by pressing the Windows key + X.

Step 2: Type sfc/scannow to run the scan.

Step 3: Enter the following command to resolve any issue:

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

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Restore the previous version of the file

Sometimes, the issue can be file-specific. To fix this, you can restore the previous version of the file you uploaded on OneDrive.

Step 1: Right-click on the file and then select Properties.

Step 2: Next, click on Previous Versions and then click on Restore.


Move the file to another location

Deleting or moving the file to another location may solve this issue. First, move the problematic file from your system, open OneDrive, and remove the synced file.

To do this, you should first turn off your internet connection.


Reset OneDrive

Resetting OneDrive is the last method that you should go for to fix the ‘the tag present in the reparse point buffer is invalid’ error.

  • Open the Run dialogue box by pressing the Windows key + R.
  • Now, paste this on the dialogue window: %localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset
  • Then, reopen the OneDrive application.

In conclusion, to fix the ‘tag present in the reparse point buffer is invalid’ error, follow the abovementioned steps, and you will have fixed the error easily.

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Kumar Hemant

Kumar Hemant

Deputy Editor at Candid.Technology. Hemant writes at the intersection of tech and culture and has a keen interest in science, social issues and international relations. You can contact him here: kumarhemant@pm.me

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