One of the best ways to get rid of random problems with OneDrive is to reset it. By performing a complete reset, you will be able to fix most of the issues. Also, resetting OneDrive is an entirely safe process. But not too many users are aware of how to reset OneDrive to fix OneDrive problems on Windows 11/10.
If the same goes for you, there is nothing to worry about. As in this article, I will share a step-by-step guide on resetting OneDrive across all your devices. So let’s get into the topic right away.
Reset Onedrive to Fix Onedrive Problems on Windows 11/10
Before you go ahead and reset OneDrive, there are a few things that you should know.
First of all, resetting OneDrive will disconnect all your existing sync connections, including personal OneDrive and OneDrive for work or school. However, you will not lose any files or data.
Once the sync has been reset, you will need to select the folder again that you want on the PC or Mobile.
To reset OneDrive, here are the methods we will be talking about:
- Reset the Onedrive Desktop Sync App in Windows
- Reset the Onedrive Store App in Windows
- Reset Onedrive on Mac
- Reset Onedrive on Android
- Reset Onedrive on iOS
Now let me talk about these methods individually in brief:
1. Reset the Onedrive Desktop Sync App in Windows
- Press Windows Key + R to launch the Run dialog.
- Copy and paste this path into RUN and press enter:
%localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset
- If you see a Windows cannot find the error, then copy and paste this path into the run and press ok:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset
- If you still see the same Windows cannot find the message, then copy and paste this path:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset
- Once done, go to Start Menu, type OneDrive, and click on the OneDrive desktop app to manually restart it.
2. Reset the Onedrive Store App in Windows
- Go to Windows search and type down OneDrive and launch the app.
- Click on the three dots icon from the top right corner and select Settings.
- Click on the Reset button to reset the OneDrive app.
3. Reset Onedrive on Mac
If you are using a MacBook, iMac, Mac Mini, or other Mac devices, then follow the below steps to reset OneDrive:
- First, quit OneDrive by selecting the cloud icon from the top tray. Then go to Settings > Quit OneDrive.
- Next, find OneDrive in your Applications folder.
- Right-click on OneDrive and then select Show Package Contents.
- Navigate to Contents > Resource folder.
- Next, double click on ResetOneDriveApp.command or ResetOneDriveAppStandalone.command if you’re using the standalone app.
- That’s it. Now launch OneDrive and finish the setup process.
4. Reset Onedrive on Android
Resetting OneDrive on Android is pretty simple. You can uninstall the app. But that will not delete all its files completely. Instead, to reset OneDrive on Android, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings.
- Tap on Apps.
- Look for OneDrive and tap on it.
- Next, tap on Force Stop, then tap on Clear Data and Clear cache.
- Once done, uninstall the app.
- Finally, download the OneDrive app from Google Play Store and set up the app again.
5. Reset Onedrive on iOS
You can also reset OneDrive on iOS by simply uninstalling the app. So long press one of the OneDrive app and select Remove App > Delete app to uninstall it.
Next, reboot your iOS device by quickly pressing the volume up button and quickly pressing the volume down button. Next, press and hold the power button and slide it to power off.
Once rebooted, go to Apple App Store, download the OneDrive app, and set it up again.
So that was all about how to reset OneDrive to fix OneDrive problems on Windows 11/10. Now go ahead and check the steps out and see if they are working for you or not. Also, if you are stuck on anything, drop a comment below.
What Does Reset Onedrive Do?
Resetting OneDrive will disconnect all your existing sync connections, including personal OneDrive and OneDrive, for work or school. However, it will not delete any of your files or data on your computer. And you can always access your files by signing into the OneDrive web.
Why Does My Onedrive Keep Crashing?
One of the main reasons that OneDrive keeps crashing on your computer is temporary data or corrupted application files. It might also crash because of any software bug or improper installation. Also, users on different operating systems can lead to OneDrive crashing. You can try resetting OneDrive or reinstalling the app and setting it up again to fix the issue.
Why Is My Onedrive Not Working?
There is a good chance that OneDrive is not online. As a result, it does not appear in the notification area. However, you can start the program to start using OneDrive. You have to go to Start, type OneDrive then launch it. And it will start running in the background.
