Why Does OneDrive Keep Crashing and How Can I Fix It?

Hey all,

My OneDrive keeps crashing randomly—sometimes at startup, signing in, or while syncing. I’ve seen error codes like 0x8004def4 and 0x80000003. I’ve tried clearing the Office cache and doing a clean boot, but no luck so far.

Could this be due to incomplete Windows updates, app conflicts, or corrupted OneDrive files? What’s the best way to fix repeated crashes—reset, reinstall, or something else?

Any step-by-step tips would be super helpful!

Thanks!

Tagged: Windows 11

Windows PC/ Laptop

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Mira Lennox Lennox

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October 8, 2025 at 5:13 am

Hey! Those OneDrive crashes and errors usually point to either corrupted OneDrive files or some conflicts with other apps/services. First, make sure Windows 11 is fully updated—sometimes pending updates break OneDrive. Then try a OneDrive reset: press Win + R, type %localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset, and hit Enter. If the OneDrive icon doesn’t reappear after a few minutes, run %localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe manually. If that doesn’t help, uninstall and reinstall OneDrive—it’s quick and often clears lingering corruption. Also, check your antivirus or other cloud apps—they can block syncing. Finally, ensure your account isn’t stuck in a bad sign-in state by signing out completely and signing back in. That usually fixes random crashes without touching your files.

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