What is ‘0x8004de90 OneDrive error’ in Windows 10?

If you are facing ‘0x8004de90 OneDrive error’ in Windows 10 while trying to access OneDrive service, then you are in right place for the solution. Here, you will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.

‘Error Code 0x8004de90 OneDrive’ in Windows 10: It is common Windows problem associated with OneDrive App/service issues. This issue indicates that OneDrive is not setup in your Windows 10 properly/fully and the exact meaning of this error code is that your OneDrive has not been setup. This OneDrive error code 0x8004de90 prevents you from accessing OneDrive because OneDrive setup is incomplete.

Several Windows users reported about this OneDrive error and explained they can’t access OneDrive at all even when they are one of the O365 admins. They also explained this error is also occurred with OneDrive desktop App and OneDrive App for business both that saying ‘Your OneDrive has not been setup’ with this error code.

The possible reason behind this error can be corrupted/outdated OneDrive App cache in your Windows 10 computer. You can reset OneDrive App in order to fix the issue. Also, if OneDrive App is not fully/properly installed and setup, then you can try to fix the issue by uninstalling and then reinstalling OneDrive App in your computer. Let’s go for the solution.

How to fix 0x8004de90 OneDrive error in Windows 10?

Method 1: Fix ‘Error Code 0x8004de90 OneDrive’ with ‘PC Repair Tool’

If this OneDrive error code 0x8004de90 is occurred due to some problems in your Windows computer, then you can try to fix the issue with ‘PC Repair Tool’. This software offers you to find and fix BSOD errors, EXE errors, DLL errors, problems with programs, malware or viruses issues, system files or registry issues and other system issues with just few clicks.

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Method 2: Kill OneDrive process and restart OneDrive App in Windows 10

One possible way to fix this error is close OneDrive processes and then restart OneDrive App in your Windows 10 computer.

Step 1: Press ‘Windows + X’ keys on keyboard and select ‘Command Prompt as Administrator’

Step 2: Type ‘taskkill /f im OneDrive.exe’ command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute.

Step 3: Once executed, re-open OneDrive desktop App by searching for ‘OneDrive’ in ‘Windows Search Box’.

Step 4: Log into your OneDrive account by using same credentials for Microsoft Account you are using

Step 5: Follow on-screen instructions to finish OneDrive setup and once done, please check if the error is resolved.

Method 3: Reset OneDrive App in Windows 10

Outdated or corrupted OneDrive App cache or data can cause this error. You can reset OneDrive App in order to fix the issue. Resetting OneDrive App will disconnect OneDrive and will affect your synced connections. Resetting operation will not delete any files.

Step 1: Press ‘Windows + R’ keys on keyboard, type the following command in ‘Run’ dialog box and hit ‘Ok’ button to save the changes.

%localappdata%MicrosoftOneDriveonedrive.exe /reset

Step 2: This will reset your OneDrive App in Windows 10. Once done, type ‘OneDrive’ in ‘Windows Search Box’ and open it from results appear, and check if error code 0x8004de90 OneDrive is resolved.

Method 4: Reinstall OneDrive App in Windows 10

If resetting OneDrive App didn’t resolve the issue, then you can try to fix the issue by uninstalling and then reinstall OneDrive App in Windows 10.

Step 1: Press ‘Windows + X’ keys on keyboard and select ‘PowerShell (Admin)’ to open Windows PowerShell as administrator

Step 2: Type ‘taskkill /f /im OneDrive.exe’ command and hit ‘Enter’ key to execute. This will kill OneDrive tasks

Step 3: Now, type or copy & paste the following command depending on your Windows OS version, and then hit ‘Enter’ key to execute. This will uninstall OneDrive App from computer.

• For a 64-bit version: %systemroot%SysWOW64OneDriveSetup.exe /uninstall
• For a 32-bit version: %systemroot%System32OneDriveSetup.exe /uninstall

Step 4: Once executed, restart your computer and after restart, type the following command in ‘Windows PowerShell (Admin)’ window, and then hit ‘Enter’ key to execute.

64-bit version: %systemroot%SysWOW64OneDriveSetup.exe

32-bit version: %systemroot%System32OneDriveSetup.exe

Step 5: Wait to complete installation process. Once finished, restart your computer and try accessing OneDrive App, and check if the error is resolved.

Method 5: Edit OneDrive permission settings using ‘SharePoint Admin Center’

If you are O365 (Office 365) admin, then you can change OneDrive permission settings in order to fix this issue. You can do this with SharePoint Admin Center.

Step 1: Open your browser and visit ‘Admin.microsoft.com’ (Official) page to open Office 365 Admin center

Step 2: Find and click on ‘SharePoint’ in the list of all admin centers to open ‘SharePoint Admin Center’

Step 3: Once you are inside SharePoint Admin Center, click on ‘User Profiles’ and click on ‘People > Manage User Permissions’

Step 4: Add the specific username, group or users to the list

Step 5: Scroll down to ‘Permissions’ section and check ‘Create Personal Site’ checkbox and then hit ‘OK’ to save the changes.

Step 6: Once done, please check if the issue is resolved.

Conclusion

I am sure this post helped you on How to fix 0x8004de90 OneDrive error in Windows 10 with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.