Troubleshoot OneDrive not Reinstalling - Windows 10

[Axelrod Sven]

I've tried reinstalling Onedrive multiple times, after uninstalling it; but it simply does not re-appear on the taskbar. There's a Onedrive option in the start menu; but clicking it does nothing...

 

[Ink]

Are you running the latest stable version of Windows 10, or an Insider Preview? Have you restarted (complete reboot cycle) your PC?

Can you try the method below and post back.

When you have tried everything and nothing seems to fix the sync issue. You can reset the OneDrive desktop client sync app.

1. Use the Windows key + X keyboard shortcut to open the Power User menu, and select Command Prompt (Admin).
2. Type the following command: %localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset and hit Enter.

Source: 9 tips to help you fix OneDrive sync problems on Windows 10

 

[hjlbx]

How did you remove OneDrive ?

If you used a utility such as WinPrivacy10 - or similar - you might have to undo the changes you made using that utility first in order for re-installation to be possible...

There are a bunch of other possibilities as to why OneDrive is not re-installing; it is difficult to determine the reason(s) - and in the end - you might have to clean install your OS.

 

[JM Safe]

Hello, please try this:

• Run this (Be sure your folder(s) are not hidden, in the folder settings):

C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDrive\Update\OneDriveSetup.exe

• Restart your PC

 

[DJ Panda]

I understand if you were paranoid from all the MS spying rubbish but don't believe it! OneDrive is pretty good IMO.

 

[Axelrod Sven]

@Huracan : I tried that. Unfortunately, nothing happens. No message in the Command Prompt, nothing. I'm using a stable version of Windows 10.

@hjblx and @J Gamez065 : I used "disablewintracking" ... and now I'm regretting it. OneDrive was excellent, and it didn't shouldn't have mattered what they did. I tried using the "Revert" and "Reinstall Original Apps" without success.

@JM Security : I tried it. I got a lengthy error message about how the file is no longer in that particular location, and that it may have been moved or deleted.

Incidentally from what I remember, I think OneDrive seemed to be loading fine on my other accounts on this PC. I'll just have a look over there and get back to you guys.

 

[hjlbx]

DisableWinTracking (GitHub)

OneDrive
Runs C:\Windows\SysWOW64\OneDriveSetup.exe /uninstall (64 bit) or
C:\Windows\System32\OneDriveSetup.exe /uninstall (32 bit)

Also disables registry entries that keep the OneDrive Icon pinned to your Windows Explorer list:

* * * * *

I would bet that DWT made some other system modifications that are preventing a successful re-install of OneDrive.

It could be a bug, it could be something else...

 

[hjlbx]

I understand if you were paranoid from all the MS spying rubbish but don't believe it! OneDrive is pretty good IMO.

Your MS account is nothing but a data thief... disk encryption key, browsing history, system settings, etc.

 

[Axelrod Sven]

Resolved the issue. Ran Revo Uninstaller (Selected OneDrive folder and chose Uninstall OneDrive), repeated process a few times, deleted Registry Keys, restarted, and ran the OneDrive setup file. Thank you all.

 

[hjlbx]

Resolved the issue. Ran Revo Uninstaller (Selected OneDrive folder and chose Uninstall OneDrive), repeated process a few times, deleted Registry Keys, restarted, and ran the OneDrive setup file. Thank you all.

Glad it all worked out...

 

[JM Safe]

Resolved the issue. Ran Revo Uninstaller (Selected OneDrive folder and chose Uninstall OneDrive), repeated process a few times, deleted Registry Keys, restarted, and ran the OneDrive setup file. Thank you all.

Yes, I knew that the problem was in restoring all setup, etc. Thank you for report that the problem was solved