Fix for OneDrive Sync Issues In Windows 10 [Tutorial]

Hello everyone,

How are you doing? This is MD Tank here with another quick tutorial. In today's tutorial, I'm going to show you how to fix OneDrive if it’s not syncing properly. We’ll be forcing OneDrive to reset, so it resyncs all your files. Please note that this process might take some time depending on the number of files saved on your computer.

Steps to Reset OneDrive

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator:

Open the Start Menu by left-clicking on it.
Type in "Command Prompt".
From the search results, right-click on "Command Prompt" and select "Run as administrator".
If prompted by User Account Control, click "Yes".

2. Run the Reset Command:

Copy the reset command provided in the description.
In the Command Prompt window, right-click on the top bar, navigate to "Edit", then select "Paste".
Press Enter to run the command.

3. Wait for Resync:

Once the command runs, you will see a blinking cursor at the bottom.
Wait until the OneDrive icon reappears in your taskbar; this may take a few minutes.
Try opening OneDrive to ensure it is functioning correctly.

4. Additional Command (If Necessary):

If OneDrive does not reopen after the initial reset, try running a second command.
Copy the second command provided.
Again, right-click on the top bar in the Command Prompt, navigate to "Edit", then "Paste", and press Enter.

5. Restart Your Computer:

After running the commands, restart your computer to ensure all changes take effect.

Hopefully, these steps will resolve your OneDrive syncing issues. Thank you for watching. I hope this tutorial was helpful, and I look forward to catching you in the next one!

Goodbye.

Keywords

OneDrive
Syncing Issues
Reset OneDrive
Command Prompt
Windows 10
Administrator
Command
Resync Files
Taskbar
Restart Computer

FAQ

Q1: What does resetting OneDrive do?

Resetting OneDrive forces the client to resync all your files. This can resolve syncing issues but may take time depending on the number of files.

Q2: How do I open Command Prompt as an administrator?

Open the Start Menu, type "Command Prompt," right-click the result, and select "Run as administrator". If prompted by User Account Control, click "Yes".

Q3: What should I do if OneDrive does not reopen after resetting?

If OneDrive does not reopen, try running the second command provided and ensure to restart your computer afterwards.

Q4: Will I lose any files by resetting OneDrive?

No, you will not lose files. Resetting OneDrive will only resync all your files, which might take some time.

Q5: Why is it necessary to restart the computer after running the commands?

Restarting the computer ensures that all changes take effect and helps in resolving potential lingering issues with the OneDrive client.