How to fix sync pending error in OneDrive on Windows 11/10

OneDrive is a cloud storage solution from Microsoft that allows users to store and share their files and personal data anywhere and on any device. It's free to use or available with a Microsoft 365 subscription. Many users have reported an issue with OneDrive where their files and folders are in a sync pending state when trying to sync files/folders to OneDrive.

Files/folders with delayed synchronization will be in Sync Pending status during the synchronization process. This sync hang issue occurs whenever the file being uploaded exceeds the file upload size limit in OneDrive. The file/folder sync process may also be affected by network connectivity, the number of files/folders waiting to be synced, and insufficient OneDrive space.

How to solve the OneDrive sync hangs problem? If you're experiencing this issue with OneDrive, read this article. Here we have pointed out some methods that will help you resolve this issue on your system.

Fix 1 – Disable files on demand

1. Press Window E to open File Explorer.

2. Here, click on the OneDrive folder in the left pane.

3.Right-click on any empty area within the folder and click to show more options.

4. In the menu that opens, select the Settings option.

5. Go to the Settings tab.

6. In the Files On-Demand section, uncheck the box next to Save space and download files as you use them.

Note: If this checkbox is unchecked, please go to Fix 2 below.

7. Click OK in the pop-up Disable Files On-Demand dialog box.

8. Click OK again to save changes and close the OneDrive settings window.

Refresh your OneDrive folder and check if you are able to sync files/folders without sync hanging issues.

Fix 2 – Enable and disable files on demand

1. Click the OneDrive icon in the taskbar.

2. Here, click the Help and Settings (gear) icon in the upper right corner.

3. Select Settings in the menu that opens.

4. Select the Settings tab.

5. Now, check the optionSave space and download files as you use them. Click OK.

6. Follow steps 1 to 4 above again to open the OneDrive Settings window.

7.Uncheck the optionSave space and download files as you use them.

8. In the Disable Files On-Demand dialog box, click OK.

9. Click OK to close the setting window.

Check if the OneDrive sync pending issue has been resolved.

Fix 3 – Reset OneDrive

1. Simply hold down the Windows and R keys to open Run.

2. Type the following command and press Enter.

%localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset

3. If you cannot see the OneDrive icon in the taskbar after a while, please open Run (Windows R) and execute The following command.

％localappdata％\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe

#4. After executing this command, a blue arrow will appear on the OneDrive icon, indicating that the files are being synchronized.

5. After synchronization is completed, check whether all files/folders have been synchronized correctly and whether the problem has been fixed.

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