How to Reset OneDrive Sync in Windows 10
OneDrive is a cloud-based storage service that comes with your Microsoft account. OneDrive is integrated into Windows 10 where you can view, browse, upload, and share the files you saved online to OneDrive from any PC, tablet, or phone.
Once you set up OneDrive and have it running, OneDrive will automatically sync your chosen files and folders with your PC.
Files you save to OneDrive are available online at OneDrive.com and offline on your PC. That means you can use them anytime, even when you're not connected to the Internet. When you reconnect, OneDrive updates the online versions with changes you made offline.
Offline files come in handy when you're stuck without an Internet connection, but they also take up space on your PC. If you're running low on storage space, you can choose OneDrive folders to sync.
If OneDrive sync seems to be stuck for a long time and nothing else is working, try a reset. Be aware that resetting OneDrive re-syncs all your OneDrive files, which could take some time depending on how many files you’re syncing.
This tutorial will show you how to reset OneDrive sync for your account in Windows 10.
Here's How:
1 Press the Win + R keys to open Run, copy and paste the command below into Run, and click/tap on OK.
%localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset
2 The OneDrive icon in the notification area of the taskbar should now disappear. (see screenshots below)
3 The OneDrive icon should automatically re-appear after a minute or two, and start re-syncing all your OneDrive files. (see screenshot below)
You might need to click the Show hidden icons arrow next to the notification area to see the OneDrive icon.
If the OneDrive icon doesn’t re-appear after a few minutes, open Run (Win+R) again, enter %localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe, and click/tap on OK.
That's it,
Shawn
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