Do you use OneDrive for syncing your files to the cloud service? Did you ever come across a message like error 0x8007016a, and decided to abort the syncing of files? If so, it is time for you to fix said error on your Windows 10 PC right away. While it could be simply due to a poor Network connection or a disabled syncing option, you can read below to resolve it quickly through our guide.
How to Fix OneDrive Error 0x8007016a in Windows 10
The following listed reasons are other possible causes for it:
- Incomplete Windows Update or outdated Windows
- File on Demand setting is enabled
- PowerPlan saver feature enabled
- Corrupt or missing files in the OneDrive app
- The required key registry for OneDrive is missing
- Missing drivers
Basic Troubleshooting Methods
1. Restart PC
2. Modify PowerPlan Settings: If the PowerPlan on your PC is conservative or if you are using a Battery saver on your PC, you may need to switching to a PowerPlan that would support the OneDrive file syncing in the Power Options menu.
3. Update Windows: You need to update Windows on your PC as a preliminary step. This would solve all the issues on your PC and help you sync the files to the OneDrive app.
4. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter: If there is a glitch in the Windows update such as a bad Windows update, you can try the Windows Update Troubleshooter and then try to sync files.
5. Contact Microsoft Support Team: If none of the basic methods can fix the OneDrive error, you can try contacting the Microsoft support team and address to them the issue. You will receive solutions for the issue within a few days from them.
Also Read: How to Use OneDrive: Getting Started with Microsoft OneDrive
Method 1: Sign In to OneDrive
This section lists the methods that are needed to be performed on your OneDrive app if the syncing is failed, or if the OneDrive app is not working. Follow the given steps to fix error 0x8007016a.
1. Check Number of Files is Within the Limit: The number of files that can be synced in the OneDrive app at a time is about 1000. Make sure the files you have selected for syncing are within the limit. If the number of files is exceeding the limit, you may have an error message.
2. Sign out and Sign in to OneDrive Again: If the OneDrive app is still not working on your PC, you can try signing out of the OneDrive app, and then resign into the app using the same Microsoft account credentials.
Method 2: Delete Corrupt Files
If you are not able to delete the corrupt files on your OneDrive app, you can try creating a new folder and deleting the files easily.
1. Launch Windows Explorer by hitting the Windows + E keys together.
2. Open the OneDrive folder in the left pane of the menu.
3. Right-click on an empty space and hover to the New option and select the Folder option.
4. Move all the corrupt files in your OneDrive app to the New folder by dragging the files manually to the folder.
5. Select the New folder and press the Delete key to delete the folder on your OneDrive folder.
Note: Since the folder is created for a short duration, it may not get synced to the OneDrive cloud service, which allows you to delete the corrupt files at ease.
Also Read: Fix OneDrive Sync Problems on Windows 10
Method 3: Disable Files On-Demand
If the files on-demand is enabled on your PC, it may be difficult for you to sync the files to your OneDrive app. Disabling the setting can help you fix Onedrive error code 0x8007016a.
1. Right-click on the OneDrive button on the bottom-right side of the Taskbar.
Note: If you cannot find the button, check for it in the Show hidden icons depicted by a pull-up arrow on the Taskbar.
2. Click on the Help & Settings button on the bottom-right of the screen, and select the option Settings in the menu.
3. Navigate to the Settings tab and uncheck the Save space and download files as you use them option in the Files On-Demand section.
4. Click on the OK button on the Disable Files On-Demand confirmation window to end the process.
5. Finally, click on OK and reboot the PC.
Method 4: Resume Syncing Files
If the syncing is failed midway, you need to select the option Resume syncing on the OneDrive app to resume the syncing process on the OneDrive app.
1. Right-click on the OneDrive button on the bottom-right side of the Taskbar.
Note: If you cannot find the button, check for it in the Show hidden icons depicted by a pull-up arrow on the Taskbar.
2. Click on the Help & Settings button on the bottom-right of the screen, and select the option Resume syncing in the menu.
Note: The Resume syncing option would be displayed only if the syncing of files is temporarily displayed in the Settings menu.
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Method 5: Reset OneDrive App
If Onedrive error code 0x8007016a problem persists on your OneDrive app, you can try resetting the OneDrive app on your PC using the simple method mentioned here.
1. Press the Windows + R keys simultaneously to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type %localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset and click on the OK button.
3. Search for OneDrive on the search bar and click on the app result to launch the OneDrive app.
4. Right-click on the OneDrive button on the bottom-right side of the Taskbar.
Note: If you cannot find the button, check for it in the Show hidden icons depicted by a pull-up arrow on the Taskbar.
5. Click on the Help & Settings button on the bottom-right of the screen, and select the option Settings in the menu.
6. Navigate to the Settings tab and select the option Start OneDrive automatically when I sign in to Windows.
Method 6: Remove Glitched App
If any folder is not able to be synced to the OneDrive folder and has created a glitch on the OneDrive folder, you must remove it from the OneDrive app using the Windows PowerShell app and fix Onedrive error code 0x8007016a.
1. Hit the Windows key, type powershell, and click on the Run as Administrator.
2. Click on the Yes button on the User Account Control prompt.
3. Type in the following command and press the Enter key to remove the glitch folder.
Remove-Item "Telegram Desktop" -Recurse –Force
Note: Here, the Telegram Desktop is used for explanatory purposes, you need to replace it with the name of the glitch folder.
Method 7: Reset Windows Update Components
If you are not able to solve the issue, you can try the method of resetting the Windows update components. After you reset Windows update components, you can fix the OneDrive error.
Method 8: Delete SoftwareDistribution Folder
If the SoftwareDistribution folder is available on your PC, you may need to delete the folder to fix the OneDrive error. After you delete the SoftwareDistribution folder, reboot your PC to fix the issue.
Also Read: Disable OneDrive on Windows 10 PC
Method 9: Repair Microsoft Office
Try repairing the Microsoft Office suite on your PC using the link provided in this section. You may be able to fix OneDrive error 0x8004de40 since all the Microsoft apps are linked with a common Microsoft account.
Method 10: Reinstall OneDrive
If none of the methods work for you, consider uninstalling the OneDrive app, and then reinstalling the app on your PC to fix Onedrive error code 0x8007016a.
1. Press the Windows key, type apps and features, and click on Open.
2. Click on the Apps & features tab in the left pane of the window, and click on the Microsoft OneDrive app.
3. In the options available, click on the Uninstall button to uninstall the OneDrive app.
4. Click on the Uninstall button on the confirmation window to confirm the uninstall selection.
5. You can re-install the OneDrive app from the Microsoft official website.
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We hope this guide served to fix OneDrive error 0x8007016a in Windows 10. Please drop your suggestions and your queries in the comments section.
