Fixed: Cloud File Provider Is Not Running on OneDrive – 0x8007016A Error
OneDrive’s “The cloud file provider is not running” error appears for various reasons. Your Windows PC may have a bug, or you may have disabled OneDrive’s sync option, causing the app to display the above error message. There are a few ways to fix this problem in OneDrive, and we’ll show you how.
Some reasons you get an error code 0x8007016A on OneDrive are that the app’s Files On-Demand feature is enabled, your PC’s current power plan is restricting the app from fully working, your app’s core files are faulty, and more.
Turn Off OneDrive’s Files On-Demand Feature
When you get a 0x8007016A OneDrive error, the first basic fix you can apply is to disable the app’s Files On-Demand feature. Users on various forums confirm that this method has helped them resolve their OneDrive problem.
Enable OneDrive’s Sync Option
Normally, OneDrive continually syncs your local and online files to ensure everything is up to date. However, when you receive a 0x8007016A error, your app’s sync option might be disabled. This causes the app not to sync your files, leading to the above error.
In this case, resume OneDrive sync, and your issue will be resolved.
Change Your PC’s Power Plan
Your PC’s active power plan decides how your various apps function. You may have enabled a conservative power plan, which limits your applications’ working. This may be why OneDrive doesn’t work normally and causes the above issue.
In this case, change your current power plan to the high-performance one, and your issue will be resolved.
If you don’t see theHigh Performanceplan on your screen, manually create and enable the plan as follows:
Update Your Windows Version to Fix OneDrive Errors
If your OneDrive 0x8007016A issue persists, your Windows system may have a bug. This bug may be interfering with OneDrive’s working, causing the app to produce the above error message.
In this case, try to fix your system bugs byupdating your Windows version. Doing so brings various bug fixes that patch the bugs in your existing system.
Reset the OneDrive App on Your PC
One reason you get a 0x8007016A OneDrive error is that your app preferences are faulty. Incorrectly specified options can cause your app to display various errors. In this case, you can reset your app to the default settings to possibly fix your issue.
You don’t lose your files when you reset OneDrive; only your app customizations are lost.
Uninstall and Reinstall OneDrive on Your PC
If all your efforts have gone in vain and your OneDrive 0x8007016A issue still isn’t fixed, your last solution is to remove and reinstall the OneDrive app on your PC. Doing so removes all the app files from your PC, some of which may be causing your issue.
Again, you don’t lose your files when you reinstall OneDrive. The app will resync your files when you reinstall the app and sign back into your account.
Resolving OneDrive’s Error 0x8007016A Isn’t As Difficult As You May Think
OneDrive’s various errors can prevent you from downloading or uploading files to your cloud storage account. If your issues persist and you can’t get the app to work, use the methods outlined above. These methods fix the very items that can possibly cause your OneDrive problems, allowing you to repair your app and resume your file transfer tasks.
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