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"OneDrive isn't signed in" Pop Up Every Time I boot Windows 10
My search already found the "OneDrive.exe /reset" solution for this problem a couple of days ago. I tried it, but had to wait a couple of days to make sure the fix was indeed a fix. It has now been two days, with multiple reboots of the affected desktop computer and OneDrive now signs in automatically, as it should. The first reboot required me to open my Personal Vault so it could sync it properly, but after that, everything has been fixed.
Apologies for the misunderstanding. Since your goal is to have OneDrive start and log in automatically when you boot up your Windows 10 computer, here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:
1. Check OneDrive Settings
- Sign In to OneDrive: Ensure you're signed into OneDrive with your Microsoft account.
- Open OneDrive Settings:
- Right-click the OneDrive icon in the system tray (near the clock).
- Select Settings.
- Ensure Auto-Start is Enabled:
- Under the Settings tab, make sure the option “Start OneDrive automatically when I sign in to Windows” is checked.
- Save and Restart: Click OK or Apply to save changes and restart your computer to see if the issue persists.
2. Ensure OneDrive is Running in the Background
- Task Manager:
- Open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc.
- Under the Processes tab, make sure OneDrive is listed as running. If not, start it manually and check if it stays active after a reboot.
3. Check Group Policy Settings (Pro and Enterprise Editions)
- Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.
- Navigate to: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > OneDrive.
- Ensure the setting “Prevent the usage of OneDrive for file storage” is either Not Configured or Disabled.
- If this setting is Enabled, it might prevent OneDrive from running properly.
4. Reset OneDrive
- Press Win + R, type the following command, and press Enter:
%localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\OneDrive.exe /reset
- After a few moments, OneDrive should restart automatically. If it doesn’t, start it manually by searching for OneDrive in the Start menu.
5. Reinstall OneDrive (with a Clean Uninstall)
- Uninstall OneDrive:
- Open Settings > Apps > Apps & features.
- Locate Microsoft OneDrive, click it, and select Uninstall.
- Clean Up Leftover Files:
- %LocalAppData%\Microsoft\OneDrive
- %ProgramData%\Microsoft OneDrive
- %UserProfile%\OneDrive
- After uninstalling, delete any leftover files in the following directories:
- Reinstall OneDrive:
- Download and reinstall OneDrive from the Microsoft website.
6. Check for Windows Updates
- Sometimes, issues like this are resolved with a Windows update.
- Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and check for any available updates. Install them if found.
7. Check for Microsoft Account Issues
- Verify your Microsoft account is in good standing and correctly synced across devices.
- Go to Settings > Accounts > Your Info to make sure you're properly signed in and your account isn’t having sync issues.
After going through these steps, OneDrive should start and log in automatically when you boot your computer. If the problem persists, there may be an underlying issue related to your specific system configuration that could require further investigation. The text was created with the help of AI.
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My search already found the "OneDrive.exe /reset" solution for this problem a couple of days ago. I tried it, but had to wait a couple of days to make sure the fix was indeed a fix. It has now been two days, with multiple reboots of the affected desktop computer and OneDrive now signs in automatically, as it should. The first reboot required me to open my Personal Vault so it could sync it properly, but after that, everything has been fixed.