How do I reset OneDrive for Windows

How do I reset OneDrive for Windows

To reset the OneDrive desktop sync app in Windows

  1. Open a Run dialog by pressing Windows key  Press the Windows key  and R.
  2. Copy this and paste it into the dialog window, then press OK.
    %localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset
  3. If you see a "Windows cannot find..." message, copy and paste this instead, then press OK.
    C:\Program Files\Microsoft OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset
  4. If you see a "Windows cannot find..." message, copy and paste this instead, then press OK.
    C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset
Manually restart OneDrive by going to Start  Press the Windows key, type OneDrive in the search box, and then click on the OneDrive desktop app.

Notes: 

  • Resetting OneDrive disconnects all your existing sync connections (including personal OneDrive and OneDrive for work or school if set up). You won't lose files or data by resetting OneDrive on your computer.

  • If you had chosen to sync only some folders before the reset, you will need to do that again once sync has completed. 

  • You will need to complete this for your personal OneDrive and OneDrive for work or school.


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