This article describes uninstalling and reinstalling the OneDrive app in Windows 11.
The OneDrive app lets you sync files and folders on your computer with Microsoft Cloud. It allows you to access them anywhere on your mobile devices and other computers using the service.
The OneDrive app comes installed on Windows 11 by default. The app lets you work with your synced files directly in File Explorer, even offline.
If you encounter a problem using the OneDrive app, you can reset it allowing you to clear settings and resync all your files.
If resetting the OneDrive app does not help resolve your issue, you can uninstall and reinstall the app, and the steps below show you how to do that on Windows 11.
Uninstall the OneDrive app on Windows 11
As described above, if the OneDrive app stops working, resetting it should get it back up. However, resetting doesn’t work; you will want to reinstall the app.
Here’s how to reinstall the OneDrive app.
First, open the Windows Settings app.
You can do that by clicking on the Start menu and selecting the Settings app. Alternatively, click the keyboard shortcuts (Windows key + I) to launch the Settings app.
When the Settings app opens, click the Apps button on the left.
On the right, click on the Install apps tile to expand.
On the Apps, -> Install apps settings pane, scroll down and select the Microsoft OneDrive app from the list. Next, select the More options button, then click Uninstall.
When prompted to uninstall, click the Uninstall button to confirm.
How to reinstall the OneDrive app on Windows 11
Once you have installed the OneDrive app, there are multiple ways to reinstall it. You can get it from the Microsoft Store or download the executable directly online.
To get the latest version, download it from the website below.
After downloading the OneDrive setup file, go to your Downloads folder and double-click the installer.
The installation should be quick. Once complete, you can go and set up OneDrive again.
That should do it!
Conclusion:
- Uninstalling and reinstalling the OneDrive app in Windows 11 can effectively resolve issues with the application.
- The process involves using the Windows Settings app to uninstall OneDrive and then reinstalling it from the Microsoft Store or downloading the executable directly from the official website.
- Following these steps can help to ensure smooth functionality and syncing of files with the Microsoft Cloud.
- Should further assistance be required, the comment section below the article is available for inquiries and additional input.
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