OneDrive not starting automatically in Acer Predator Helios 300

HolmesSam
HolmesSam Member Posts: 14

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edited June 2023 in Windows 11

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.

[Edited the thread to add model name to the title]

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  • HolmesSam
    HolmesSam Member Posts: 14

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    Answer ✓

    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.

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  • Alejandro_AC
    Alejandro_AC ACE Posts: 13,317 Trailblazer

    Hi @HolmesSam do you use a Microsoft account associated with One Drive?

    Thank you.
    All the best.

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  • HolmesSam
    HolmesSam Member Posts: 14

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    Hi @Alejandro_AC , I do, yes.

  • Alejandro_AC
    Alejandro_AC ACE Posts: 13,317 Trailblazer

    And does it show up in device manager?

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    and in the systray?

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  • HolmesSam
    HolmesSam Member Posts: 14

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    @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!

  • Alejandro_AC
    Alejandro_AC ACE Posts: 13,317 Trailblazer

    Ok, perform a reset:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/reset-onedrive-34701e00-bf7b-42db-b960-84905399050c

    Thank you.
    A cordial greeting.

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  • HolmesSam
    HolmesSam Member Posts: 14

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    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1211555#Comment_1211555

    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.

  • Alejandro_AC
    Alejandro_AC ACE Posts: 13,317 Trailblazer

    Ok, you already commented, I hope it is solved.

    Thank you.
    All the best.

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  • Puraw
    Puraw ACE, Member Posts: 13,358 Trailblazer
    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/687402/onedrive-not-starting-automatically

    You may want to check this link too:
    https://www.thewindowsclub.com/fix-onedrive-not-opening-on-startup-in-windows

  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 34,206 Trailblazer

    Open Task Manager and look at the Startup tab. Is OneDrive listed?

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  • HolmesSam
    HolmesSam Member Posts: 14

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    @billsey yes, but it is usually showing Disabled and I have to go in and re-enable it.

  • HolmesSam
    HolmesSam Member Posts: 14

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    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.

  • HolmesSam
    HolmesSam Member Posts: 14

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    Answer ✓

    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.

  • Alejandro_AC
    Alejandro_AC ACE Posts: 13,317 Trailblazer

    I'm glad, thanks for sharing it with the community.

    All the best.

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