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OneDrive for Business wont sign in.
Troubleshooting OneDrive sign-in issues can involve several steps.
Here is a systematic approach to resolve the problem:
- Check Internet Connection: Although you mentioned that the error message seems to be false, ensure that the user has a stable internet connection.
- Update OneDrive: Make sure that the user is using the latest version of OneDrive for Business. If not, update it to the latest version.
- Reset OneDrive: Sometimes, resetting OneDrive can resolve sign-in issues. To reset OneDrive, follow these steps:
- Press Win + R, type "cmd," and press Enter to open Command Prompt.
- In Command Prompt, enter the following commands one by one, and press Enter after each:
%localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset
%localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe- After running these commands, try signing in again.
- Check for Conflicting Software: Sometimes, other software or security applications can interfere with OneDrive. Temporarily disable or uninstall any third-party security software and firewall to see if it resolves the issue.
- Run OneDrive Troubleshooter:
- Press Win + S, type "OneDrive Troubleshooter," and select it from the search results.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter. It will identify and attempt to fix common issues.
- Check Proxy Settings: If your organization uses a proxy server, verify that the proxy settings are correctly configured in Windows. Incorrect proxy settings can prevent OneDrive from connecting.
- Check Credentials: Ensure that the user is entering the correct Microsoft 365 credentials. Sometimes, copy-pasting the credentials can help avoid typos.
- Recreate OneDrive Cache: You can try deleting and recreating the OneDrive cache:
- Press Win + R, type "%localappdata%\Microsoft\Office\Spw," and press Enter.
- Delete all the files in this folder.
- Try signing in to OneDrive again.
- Check Account Status: Ensure that the user's Microsoft 365 account is not locked or restricted in any way.
- Check for Updates: Verify that the Windows operating system is up to date. Sometimes, Windows updates can resolve compatibility issues.
- Verify OneDrive Settings: Double-check OneDrive settings, including the account, folders to sync, and other preferences.
It is important to troubleshoot these issues systematically, as the problem could be caused by a variety of factors. If one solution does not work, move on to the next until the issue is resolved.
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Dear NikolinoDE ,
Thank you for your detailed and helpful response.
However much, I tried most of the solutions suggested by you, non of them seemed to resolve my problem.
Later on, I tried changing the default location for OneDrive folder and worked just like a charm.
The problem must be around the cache or default folder location. I hope Microsoft looks around that.
- I later on figured out the problem. I think there was a glitch with the OneDrive folder path, when I changed the OneDrive folder to another location from the default one, it worked like magic.
Please try it out and let me know if it helps you as well.
