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Can someone refresh me on how to get my OneDrive directories into Wiindows Explorer?

Steve B 0 Reputation points
2025-08-26T16:53:53.2533333+00:00

Can someone refresh me on how to get my OneDrive directories to show in Windows Explorer? I've somehow been able to do this in the past in Windows 10 - although it's certainly not intuitive. But when I upgraded to Windows 11, the OneDrive directories disappeared from Windows Explorer.

I'm having a problem looking it up because I'm not sure what it's called.

Windows for business | Windows 365 Enterprise
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  1. Marcin Policht 54,995 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2025-08-26T16:55:48.95+00:00

    Here are a few things to check for:

    1. OneDrive Installation - File Explorer can't connect if OneDrive isn't installed. Windows 10 and 11 usually include it by default, but if it's missing, download and install it from the OneDrive official site.
    2. Check if OneDrive is running - look for the OneDrive cloud icon in the taskbar. If it's missing, launch it from the Start menu by searching OneDrive.
    3. Sign In and Sync
      • Right-click the OneDrive icon → Settings → Account → Add an account to sign in.
        • Choose folders to sync and ensure “Show OneDrive in File Explorer” is enabled under Settings.
    4. Reset or Repair OneDrive
      • Press Win + R → enter:Copy 
                  %localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset
        • Or go to Settings → Apps → OneDrive → Advanced options → Repair.
        • Restart OneDrive and File Explorer.

    If the above response helps answer your question, remember to "Accept Answer" so that others in the community facing similar issues can easily find the solution. Your contribution is highly appreciated.

    hth

    Marcin

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