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OneDrive Not Opening? 4 Ways to Quickly Force it
Ensure that your device is up to date and that your app is enabled
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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OneDrive is the defaultcloud solutionfor Windows users. With it, you can protect files, sync them across multiple devices and access them anywhere. If you rely on the app, it’d be frustrating to experience problems. So what do you do when OneDrive is not opening?
Today, we’ll cover the primary causes behind OneDrive’s malfunctioning and the easiest ways to fix that.
Why is OneDrive not opening?
How do I force OneDrive to start?
Commonly, OneDrive launches automatically when you turn on your device. However, if yours fails to do so, you can try starting the app manually and then tweaking the settings.
1. Modify OneDrive’s settings
Now, the app should start up automatically whenever you switch on your device. However, if you still experience difficulties, here’s what else you can try:
2. Make sure OneDrive is enabled
A common reason why OneDrive won’t launch: the enabled group policy featurePrevent the usage of OneDrive for file storage. Disabling it will let you use the OneDrive app.
3. Reset the OneDrive app
Another solution you can try if your OneDrive app doesn’t open is removing it and then downloading it again.
4. Reinstall OneDrive
Even though the app comes built into your device, you can still remove it like any other. That’s how easy it is to uninstall and reinstall OneDrive on your PC.
If everything else fails, this option should fix the issue no matter what. Remember that resetting or reinstalling the app will end all your sync connections, so back up any files synced with OneDrive before resorting to it.
In case the above methods don’t quite make it, find out what to do if you stillcan’t access your OneDrive files. Or you could check themost reliable backup solutionsand use one.
There you have it. You have all the information you need to fix things when OneDrive is not opening in Windows. If you have any questions, please use the comments section below.
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Loredana Harsana
Windows Software Expert
Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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Loredana is a tech enthusiast who tackles mobility, privacy, and networking in easy-to follow guides for everyone.
