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williamcr
Jul 06, 2023Copper Contributor
Multiple OneDrive Icons in Taskbar Tray
Hello, Recently everytime OneDrive does some action I get a new icon in the taskbar tray (bottom right). This can add up to twenty or more icons. If I hover over the icons they disappear until...
NikolinoDE
Jul 06, 2023Gold Contributor
The issue of multiple OneDrive for Business icons appearing in the taskbar tray can be caused by a variety of factors. Here are a few troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve the problem:
- Restart OneDrive for Business: Right-click on the OneDrive for Business icon in the taskbar tray and select "Exit" or "Close OneDrive for Business." Then, relaunch OneDrive for Business from the Start menu or desktop shortcut and see if the issue persists.
- Check for updates: Make sure you have the latest version of OneDrive for Business installed on your computer. Check for updates in the Microsoft 365 admin center or by going to the Microsoft Download Center and downloading the latest version of OneDrive for Business.
- Reset OneDrive for Business: Resetting OneDrive for Business can help resolve various issues. Right-click on the OneDrive for Business icon in the taskbar tray, select "Settings," go to the "Account" tab, and click on "Unlink this PC" or "Stop syncing a folder." Then, relink your account or set up syncing again.
- Clear cache: Clearing the cache for OneDrive for Business may help resolve the issue. Right-click on the OneDrive for Business icon in the taskbar tray, select "Settings," go to the "Account" tab, click on "Unlink this PC," and then follow the prompts to remove the account. Afterward, sign back in and re-sync your files.
- Reinstall OneDrive for Business: If none of the above steps work, you can try reinstalling OneDrive for Business. First, make sure to back up any important files synced with OneDrive for Business. Then, uninstall OneDrive for Business from the Control Panel or using the Microsoft 365 admin center. Finally, download and install the latest version of OneDrive for Business from the Microsoft Download Center.
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