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I have an Acer Predator Helios 300, I got it the other day and set it up. One of the things I did was set up OneDrive, and then a couple of days later I "optimised" startup applications using Acer CareCenter. After that, OneDrive wouldn't start automatically,. so I "Restored" the changes. Now, OneDrive STILL won't start automatically. I can enable it in Startup, but then after a couple of restarts it goes back to not starting automatically. I thought this was CareCenter still interfering with it, but I have now uninstalled CareCenter and it is still not starting on Windows startup. Is there anything I can do to fix this, as I use OneDrive every day so I don't fancy having to start it manually each time.
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OK, latest update - I COMPLETELY removed OneDrive. I used a program called Revo Uninstaller to scan for registry items and other files after uninstall. I then rebooted and reinstalled OneDrive from the Microsoft Website. This seems to have worked as it is now starting automatically when Windows boots. I have shut down and restarted the laptop twice in the past hour and on both occasions OneDrive started up automatically.
Hi @HolmesSam do you use a Microsoft account associated with One Drive?
Thank you.
All the best.
Hi @Alejandro_AC , I do, yes.
And does it show up in device manager?
and in the systray?
@Alejandro_AC yes it shows up in Programs, and in the Systray. The actual app is working, I can use OneDrive and it syncs. It just decides to switch itself off from starting when I boot Windows. It's currently enabled in Startup Apps so if I reboot it will work, but I guarantee tomorrow or the next day when I turn my laptop on again it will not be starting when I boot into Windows. I was convinced it was Acer CareCenter interfering, but as that is no longer installed I'm not so sure anymore. I may have to do a full factory restore but I hope it won't come to that!
Ok, perform a reset:
Thank you.
A cordial greeting.
Ok @Alejandro_AC, I've done that - followed the instructions on that page. I also unlinked my account and linked it again. We'll see what happens.
Ok, you already commented, I hope it is solved.
Thank you.
All the best.
You may want to check this link too:
https://www.thewindowsclub.com/fix-onedrive-not-opening-on-startup-in-windows
Open Task Manager and look at the Startup tab. Is OneDrive listed?
Ok, thanks everyone for your help. As of this evening, the suggestion by @Alejandro_AC to reset OneDrive has not worked. Nor has the article suggested by @Puraw. When I get a chance this weekend I will do a full factory reset of the laptop and see if that fixes the issue. If not…well it looks like I'll have to subscribe to Dropbox instead.
OK, latest update - I COMPLETELY removed OneDrive. I used a program called Revo Uninstaller to scan for registry items and other files after uninstall. I then rebooted and reinstalled OneDrive from the Microsoft Website. This seems to have worked as it is now starting automatically when Windows boots. I have shut down and restarted the laptop twice in the past hour and on both occasions OneDrive started up automatically.
I'm glad, thanks for sharing it with the community.
All the best.
