As an important part of Windows 10, OneDrive represents more than in any previous version of Windows.
However, there are some OneDrive sync issues appearing occasionally.
Read this post fromMiniToolto get more details and methods to fix it.
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OneDrive not syncing files on Windows 10 is one of the most common OneDrive sync issues.
Usually, it happens due to outdated clients, account issues, software conflicts, and incorrect configuration.
In this post, I will introduce how to fix OneDrive sync issues on your gear.

OneDrive is a useful app, but you may meet problems when using it.
This post will show how to pause and resume OneDrive syncing on Windows 10 to fix problems.
Thus, it’s crucial that you restart the service to fix the issue.
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Step 2:Typeonedrivein the Search menu and openOneDriveapplication.
Now find out if youre able to sync your files again.
you better get back to Microsoft Account if you have switched to the local account.

Here is how to do it.
Step 1:Typesettingsin theStartmenu and open theSettingsapplication.
Step 2:ChooseAccountsand then click theYour infotab.

Step 3:SelectSign in with a Microsoft account instead.
Whats the difference between a local account and Microsoft account?
Here is the information on Windows 10 local account vs Microsoft account.

Thus, you oughta peek if there is enough storage on your OneDrive account.
Step 2:Then click theMoreoption and click theSettingsoption.
Step 3:Click theAccounttab and you might see the details of cloud storage used by your OneDrive account.
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Step 1:key in and search forControl Panelin the Search box and open it.
Step 2:SelectSystem and Securityin theCategoryview, then chooseSecurity and Maintenance.
Step 3:Then click thedown arrownext toSecurityto see which antivirus software is on your box.

If Windows can detect your antivirus software, its listed underVirus protection.
This post shows you multiple methods for this work.
Here is the tutorial.

Step 2:Double-click theOneDriveSetup.exeto launch it.
Step 3:In the Search box, typeOneDriveand search for it.
Step 1:Click theOneDrive cloudicon in the notification area to open it and clickMore.

Step 2:SelectPause syncingand choose2 hours.
Step 4:Then selectMoreagain and chooseResume syncing.
Once the sync is complete, you should move the file back again.
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Here are the steps:
Step 1:Click theOneDrive cloudicon in the notification area to open it.
Step 2:Then clickMoreand selectSettings.
Step 3:Navigate to theOfficetab and uncheck theUse Office applications to sync Office files that I openoption.

you’re free to follow the instructions below to fix the issue.
If you are using Microsoft Edge, you should see the following steps.
Step 1:TypeSettingsin the Search box and open it.

Step 2:SelectNetwork & Internetand then clickProxy.
Step 1:ClickToolsand clickInternet optionsin Internet Explorer.
Step 2:Then you should navigate to theConnectionstab, and click theLAN settingsbutton.

Step 3:Clear theUse a proxy server for your LANoption.
Step 4:At last, clickApplyandOKto save changes.
After the steps, you should power cycle your setup.
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Keeping path short
The path (with the filename and extension) should be no more than 400 characters.
Youll see OneDrive sync issues if the file path exceeds the limit.
Stop using unsupported characters
You shouldnt use certain characters like * : < > ?

when you name your files and folders.
and any filename that begins with ~$.
File size limits
double-check your file size doesnt exceed the 20GB size if you want to sync large files.
you should probably protect those files by using file compression or choose a different solution.
Otherwise, if you take a stab at share the notebook using OneDrive, youll come across syncing issues.
As a result, sync wont work.
Disabling or removing OneDrive in Windows 10 would be an easy job.
This post will tell you how to disable or remove OneDrive with a few steps.
That is all information about the OneDrive sync issues and this post provides some useful methods to fix them.
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you’ve got the option to download it.
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Step 4: Start to Sync Files
you could clickSync Nowto sync the files immediately.
Or you’re free to also clickSync Laterto delay the file sync process.
Then you’re free to re-start this task in theManagetab.
And you could use MiniTool ShadowMaker to sync your files to protect your PC data.