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FIX: OneDrive sync issues on Windows 10/11 [Sharepoint, Word]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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It’s been more than three years since I have been usingOneDriveand it has been one of my most preferred Cloud Storage services to date. OneDrive has been synced on both my computers and the same goes for my smartphones as well.
Today we are going to discuss a problem that has been plaguing OneDrive users across both Windows and Mac platforms. OneDrive is greeting users with the following messageWe’re sorry you’re having trouble syncing your files with OneDrive.
This happens when the user is trying to sync the files with the OneDrive using the Windows desktop app.
So we will walk you through a couple of steps that will help you resolve this issue.
How to fix OneDrive file sync issues
1. Preliminary checks
Before jumping to conclusions, first, let us check this list:
One of the causes of the Sync error is the connection to your Windows account. In order to make sure that your OneDrive account is connected to Windows perform the following steps:
2. Choose the folders to Sync
Most importantlyensure that you have enough space on your PCand then restart the sync. Keep in mind if you are running the OneDrive app for the first time it will require quite a lot of space as it needs to download the files and maintain a local copy as well.
For this, you better check the space from the Storage Page and then compare the same with the free space on your PC.
3. Unlink and re-run OneDrive
It’s quite possible that OneDrive has conflicts with other programs and in this case, the best thing is to unlink the OneDrive app and set it up again.
The OneDrive icon in the taskbar should ideally disappear and reappear after a pause. In case it fails to reappear type the following into the Run-Windows:Skydrive.exe.
4. Change your cloud storage
As mentioned in the beginning, there are a lot of cloud storage options available out there, so why not go for something new?
Our recommendation isSync.com, very user-friendly cloud storage, and file-sharing tool.
What recommends Sync is the end-to-end encrypted technology they use, plus the ease of use. Sync stores your files automatically, all in one centralized location, and keeps them synced across all of your computers and devices.
And, with the encrypted technology they use, neither Sync nor anyone else can access them. This is why there’s a minor chance that your database gets corrupted and that you get blocked from accessing it.
You can thus use this alternative of file storage collaboration and have sound syncing for all files you need to access from multiple devices.
What’s more,recovering deleted files and previous versions of any file, at any time, is extremely hassle-free.
⇒Get Sync
We hope these solutions help you fix any syncing issues you might have with your OneDrive; or, on the contrary, make a decision about changing your storage app, as mentioned.
Any feedback is welcome so use the comments section below to get in touch with us.
More about the topics:cloud software,Sharepoint issues
Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
