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How to fix the OneDrive not sync problem

Method 1: Try using OneDrive online

When you find that OneDrive has stopped syncing data Initially, try to check whether the problem is caused by your PC system or the OneDrive service. Right-click on the OneDrive icon in the Notification Bar (lower right corner of Windows) and select the “View online” command. If everything is normal, A browser will open and display the file in your OneDrive, but if the file doesn’t load, or there is a warning message It may be because there is a problem on Microsoft’s server side. This may require some time to be fixed.

Method 2: Restart OneDrive

Try turning OneDrive off and on again by right-clicking on the OneDrive icon in the Notification Bar and selecting Close OneDrive, then typing OneDrive in the Search box to launch it again.

Method 3: Check remaining space

OneDrive gives you 5GB of free storage space. Many times, syncing problems are caused by OneDrive running out of space. You can check how much space is left in OneDrive by right-clicking the OneDrive icon in the Notification Bar and selecting Order Settings -> Account, which will appear a number showing the remaining space that you can still use. If the space is full, try clearing out unused data.

Method 4: Update Windows and OneDrive to the latest versions

For perfection, nothing is stuck. It is recommended to update both Windows and OneDrive to the latest versions. By default, both will be automatically updated. But if you have previously turned off the Auto update function, you can do it manually. As for Windows, you can check and update it by typing Update & Security in the Search box.

Method 5: Relink OneDrive again

Sync problems can sometimes be caused by the connection of your account. It is recommended that you try relinking, disconnecting and then connecting again. The method is just right-click on the OneDrive icon in the Notification Bar and select the command Settings -> Account -> Unlink account.

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