"OneDrive isn't signed in" Pop Up Every Time I boot Windows 10

[JulianF1345]

Every time I boot my Windows 10 Pro desktop computer, I get a OneDrive pop-up message that says "OneDrive is not signed in" and it cannot sync my OneDrive folders until I sign in.

This started happening very recently and I'd never seen this problem until it started a couple of weeks ago.

I have signed in to OneDrive after logging on to my computer, but the pop-up appears the next time the computer is booted.

I have uninstalled and reinstalled OneDrive, but the problem remains.

I have disconnected the computer from OneDrive and reconnected it to OneDrive, but the problem remains.

I have checked all my OneDrive settings and cannot find anything that would cause this problem.

I have a Windows 11 laptop which is signed into the same Microsoft account and it does not have this problem.

I've run out of ideas! Can anyone help?

Thanks.

[#2]

@JulianF1345 

Steps to Disable OneDrive from Starting Automatically Using Task Manager

1. Open Task Manager:
• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager directly, or right-click on the taskbar and select Task Manager.
2. Go to the Startup Tab:
• Click on the Startup tab. This tab shows a list of applications that are set to start when Windows boots.
3. Locate OneDrive:
• Scroll through the list to find Microsoft OneDrive.
4. Disable OneDrive:
• Click on Microsoft OneDrive to select it.
• Click the Disable button at the bottom-right of the Task Manager window.

After Disabling OneDrive in Task Manager

• Manual Start: After disabling OneDrive from startup, you can manually start it whenever needed by searching for "OneDrive" in the Start menu or typing OneDrive in the search bar and launching the application.

Important Considerations

1. Disabling Auto-Start: Disabling OneDrive from starting automatically means you will have to start it manually each time you need it, which might not be ideal if you rely on OneDrive for continuous syncing and file access.
2. Syncing Issues: If you have syncing issues or need to ensure OneDrive functions correctly, you might need to address any underlying problems or configuration issues. Task Manager alone may not resolve these. The text and steps were edited with the help of AI.

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[#3]

@NikolinoDEYou misunderstood...

I want OneDrive to start whenever I log into my computer.

I want it to log in, automatically, as all my other computers do and like this one did until "something" changed.

Unfortunately, it no longer logs in automatically... that's what I want to fix.

[#4]

@JulianF1345 

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.

My answers are voluntary and without guarantee!

Hope this will help you.

[#5]

@NikolinoDE 

Hi. Again, I appreciate your response.

You said:

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.

There is no option to “Start OneDrive automatically when I sign in to Windows”.

However, it already does start OneDrive when I sign in to Windows... but it asks me to sign in. It should automatically sign in to OneDrive when I sign into my Microsoft account when booting the computer.

Then you said:

2. Ensure OneDrive is Running in the Background

It is. It's asking me to log in!

Next, you said:

3. Check Group Policy Settings (Pro and Enterprise Editions)

No policy issues.

The other steps, 4, 5, 6 and 7 have already been done.

I'll know tomorrow, when I next boot that computer, if the last thing I tried (OneDrive.exe /reset) worked or not.

[#6 · Accepted solution]

@NikolinoDE 

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.