0x80070194
Easy Fix
Microsoft · Windows
The cloud file provider exited unexpectedly. OneDrive's sync process terminated while Windows was attempting to access cloud-synced files.
Quick Answer
Error code 0x80070194 on your Microsoft Windows means: The cloud file provider exited unexpectedly. OneDrive's sync process terminated while Windows was attempting to access cloud-synced files.. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Affected Models
Applies to all models
Likely Causes
How to Fix It
1
Restart OneDrive: Right-click the OneDrive icon in the system tray, click 'Close OneDrive', then reopen OneDrive from the Start menu.
2
Reset OneDrive: Press Windows + R, type: %localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset and press Enter. Wait 2-3 minutes for OneDrive to restart automatically.
3
Update OneDrive to the latest version: Right-click the OneDrive tray icon > Settings > About tab — check if an update is available. Or download the latest version from microsoft.com/onedrive/download.
4
Temporarily disable Files On-Demand: Right-click OneDrive tray icon > Settings > Advanced Settings > disable Files On-Demand. Let files sync locally, then re-enable if needed.
5
If the error occurs in File Explorer, navigate to the folder causing the issue, right-click it, and choose 'Always keep on this device' to download the files locally.
6
Unlink and relink your OneDrive account: OneDrive Settings > Account > Unlink this PC. Then sign in again and choose which folders to sync.
Pro Tip
This is a common issue that most users can resolve without specialized tools. Try the first step before moving on to more complex solutions.
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