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Syncing Issues for specific users when Opening in the Desktop App
- Mar 16, 2021
Hello Lclift61
I have had such issue with one colleague of mine, always the same Team and the same Excel Sheet and only that particular user. Opening the sheet in the desktop app resulted in showing an older version even though it said it´s up to date and changes are saved. Opening in Teams or Excel web app, revealed that there are newer changes and the desktop app was showing days/week old versions.There are several places to check now, and which I went through to solve it. In my case it was the first option, a pending upload which somehow got stuck.
1. Check if there any pending uploads in the "Upload Center" (little orange icon in the taskbar). Cancel them necessary.
2. Delete local cache files- \appdata\local\temp
- \appdata\local\microsoft\office\unsavedfiles
3. Delete server cache from registry
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Common\Internet\Server Cache
Assuming you´re using current Office 365 installation and everything is updated.
Michael
EDIT: Office Upload Center has been removed, please see my reply below.
Tech_Mike Hi, I'm experiencing the exact same issue. However, in my case, I don't have the Microsoft Upload Center app to check for any sync issues. I performed the other actions, but still the issue occurs. What should I consider to do next?
- Tech_MikeJul 22, 2022Brass Contributor
Hi,
the Office Upload Center has been removed and the feature is now integrated in the specific apps e.g. Excel. You´ll find it under "Files needing attention" when you click File > Open and then you will see the button with an exclamation mark. See screenshot attached.If there isn´t such button, try one of the other steps described above.
Also try deleting the cache through the GUI of the specific app:
File > Options > Save > Cache Settings > "Delete cached files" Button
Mike