OneDrive, a cloud storage solution offered by Microsoft, enables users to save and retrieve their documents from any location as long as they have online access. However, there may be occasions when OneDrive experiences problems necessitating a reboot. This article will walk you through how to restart OneDrive even if you don’t have admin privileges.
Step 1: Open Task Manager
To restart OneDrive without administrator rights, we need to open the Task Manager. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on your keyboard or right-click on the taskbar and select “Task Manager” from the context menu.
Step 2: Find OneDrive Process
In the Task Manager, click on the “Processes” tab. Look for the process named “OneDrive.exe”. Right-click on it and select “End task” from the context menu.
Step 3: Restart OneDrive
After ending the OneDrive process, wait a few seconds and then open File Explorer. Click on the OneDrive icon in the notification area of the taskbar or search for “OneDrive” in the Start menu. Once you have opened OneDrive, it will automatically restart and start syncing your files again.
Conclusion
Restarting OneDrive without administrator rights is a simple process that can be done by anyone. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can quickly resolve any issues with OneDrive and get back to using it seamlessly.
