How to Fix OneDrive Icon Missing from Taskbar in Windows 10?
In case you are using a system with Windows 10, an Xbox One console, an MS Surface tablet, or a Windows Phone, you need to conversant with OneDrive. This service is available for free to all MS account users. It gives a seamless process of hosting the files in the cloud, especially from an MS device. In Windows 10, the OneDrive icon will usually be presented on the left side of the taskbar. This icon is the gateway to the rich features that the OneDrive service holds. Unfortunately, there are some times this icon disappears from the taskbar, leaving a user with limited options for accessing OneDrive. If you are also suffering from the same issue, then follow this blog.
Update the Windows to the Newest Build
To update the Windows to the newest build, follow these on-screen steps provided below:
Before installing the Windows update, check any pending updates to install.
In case the update not successful, then run a browser and go to the page of Windows 10 download.
Then hit the button ‘Update Now’ and allow the download to finish.
You should open the file you downloaded with administrative privileges then pursue the pop-up to finish the update.
Once update the Operating System, check whether the OneDrive issue is fixed.
Open OneDrive from its Site
To open OneDrive from its site, follow these on-screen steps provided below:
Firstly, run a browser and go to the official website of OneDrive.
After that, hit the button of ‘Sign-in’ and open through the details.
Reach the bottom left and select the ‘Get the OneDrive Apps’ option and launch the ‘Start OneDrive’ option.
Then click on the ‘Open Microsoft OneDrive’ option and check whether the issue is fixed.
Otherwise, open the browser and reach the Devices screen of the account of Microsoft.
Beneath the suspicious device, hit the Manage button.
Go to the upper bar and extent the Manager option, and hit the ‘Remove Device’ option.
You have to verify to delete the device and then restart the system.
Once finish the reboot process, open the OneDrive to check the issue.
Turn on OneDrive in the Group Policy and at the Boot of the PC
To turn on the OneDrive in the Group Policy and at the boot of PC, follow these on-screen steps provided below:
Invoke the Windows Search bar by holding the Start button over the keyboard.
Thereafter, input ‘Group Policy’ into it and hit the Enter key to launch the ‘Edit Group Policy’ screen.
Navigate to the ‘Windows Components’ option and extend it and launch the OneDrive.
Later, reach the right panel and select the ‘Prevent the usage of OneDrive for File Storage’ then twice click on it.
After clicking, hit the Enabled button in the fresh screen appear.
You should click on the Apply and OK button to apply the changes.
Now, reboot the system and check the issue.
Reinstall the OneDrive App
To reinstall the OneDrive app, follow these on-screen steps provided below:
At first, open your preferred browser and invoke the page of OneDrive download.
Then hit the button of Download and allow the download to finish.
You should open the OneDrive installer as admin and pursue the pop-up to finish the installation of OneDrive.
After that, check whether the OneDrive is operating well.
Otherwise, press the Start button on your keyboard to launch the Windows menu.
Now, click on the Settings option.
You should launch the ‘Apps’ option and extend the OneDrive.
Then hit the button of Uninstall and verify to uninstall the OneDrive.
Later, pursue the pop-up to finish the uninstallation of OneDrive.
Finally, restart the system and redo the instruction 1 to 4 to reinstall the OneDrive.
After reinstallation, check the issue.
