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Windows 11 not refreshing
Heya,
I'm on windows 10 but have had the same problem. I recently fixed it and want to share the solution but all the old posts are locked.
For me, the thing that worked was de-syncing onedrive, removing old directories and reinstalling it, with new sync and directories.
I had multiple folders for onedrive due to some glitches/overlaps in the past. I also have a work onedrive, and personal onedrive at the same time on the same comp. I think a clean slate helped the system work better.
I was in the acceptance stage of grief when it came to maually refreshing file explorer after every change but it started working after this and I hope it works for you too.
I'm a bit tech savy but not deep enough to be familiar with registry edits and such. Good luck.
~V
- Mik_64Feb 03, 2025Copper Contributor
Hi
I have the same problem, you know its truly amazing that I never had this problem when I was using Google Drive.
Invariably when I have a problem on my PC it traces back to OneDrive
- abditorySep 27, 2024Copper Contributor
No option to select background refresh in Registry or in the Folder Options on Explorer.
I have to refresh each time a change is made and it is frustrating!
- fra4nkySep 30, 2024Copper ContributorI had the same problem - try reinstalling Windows from the so-called update while maintaining files and programs.
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/how-to-perform-repair-upgrade-in-windows-11/8099a5ae-8afc-406f-864d-8d13c3742d8d- GoombaGurlOct 01, 2024Copper Contributor