How to Uninstall or Reinstall Microsoft OneDrive in Windows 10
OneDrive comes preinstalled with Windows 10. If it stops working, you can download OneDrive directly from Microsoft, but there’s an easier way. Deep within the OS is a backup copy of the OneDrive installer. To find it, go to File Explorer > This PC and open the system drive where Windows 10 is installed (usually C:). Next, open the Windows folder and then open the WinSxS folder. In the search box, type: onedrive then wait until the OneDriveSetup setup file appears.
Once you find it, double-click it to begin setup, and you should be on your way to reinstalling OneDrive.
So, if you ever experience a problem with OneDrive not working properly, you know what to do. Don’t forget; you can uninstall OneDrive, too. For users who don’t want to be nagged by a feature they aren’t using, you can keep it off your system by opening Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & features. Please scroll down to Microsoft OneDrive, select it, then click Uninstall.
These instructions apply to the desktop version of OneDrive. Microsoft also has a modern version of the OneDrive app for Windows 10 you can download from the Microsoft Store. In our previous article, we showed you how to set up and use the OneDrive universal app. If there is more you would like to know about OneDrive, remember to check out our series of articles for tips and tricks, whether you use Windows, Mac, Android, or iOS. If you’re looking for general troubleshooting tips for classic and Windows Store apps, check out our previous article: How to Resolve Issues Installing Classic Desktop and Windows Store Apps in Windows 10. Found this helpful? Let us know in the comments. Thank Thnx As I write Windows is working for me reinstalling. I came back and got this message in Start Up: “OneDrive.exe – Bad Image (X) C:\Users\Jane\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDrive\21.220.1024.0005\MSVCP140.dll is either not designed to run on Windows or it contains an error. Try installing the program again using the original installation media or contact your system administrator or the software vendor for support. Error status 0xc0000020. OK” After a few days I got bold and looked to Reinstall OneDrive. Got your site, followed the instructions, (had to Uninstall existing OneDrive software too, per your instructions), all worked fine and my uploaded files are still there in OneDrive. :-) Thank you! Comment Name * Email *
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