Multiple OneDrive icons in Windows Explorer

If you are a Windows user and have recently noticed multiple OneDrive icons in your Windows Explorer, you may be wondering what is going on. Don't worry, you are not alone! This issue has been reported by many users and can be quite confusing. In this article, we will explain why this happens and how to fix it.

The presence of multiple OneDrive icons in Windows Explorer is usually caused by a conflict between the OneDrive app and the built-in OneDrive integration in Windows 10. This conflict can occur when you have both the OneDrive app and the built-in OneDrive integration enabled on your computer.

To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the Task Manager by right-clicking on the taskbar and selecting "Task Manager" from the menu.
2. In the Task Manager, go to the "Startup" tab.
3. Look for any entries related to OneDrive and disable them by right-clicking on them and selecting "Disable".
4. Restart your computer.

After restarting your computer, you should only see one OneDrive icon in Windows Explorer. If you still see multiple icons, you can try the following additional steps:

1. Open the File Explorer Options by typing "File Explorer Options" in the search bar and selecting it from the search results.
2. In the File Explorer Options window, go to the "View" tab.
3. Scroll down and make sure the "Launch folder windows in a separate process" option is unchecked.
4. Click on "Apply" and then "OK".
5. Restart your computer.

After following these steps, the issue of multiple OneDrive icons should be resolved. You should now only see one OneDrive icon in Windows Explorer.

If you are still experiencing the issue, it is possible that there may be a problem with the OneDrive app itself. In this case, you can try reinstalling the OneDrive app or updating it to the latest version.

We hope this article has helped you understand why multiple OneDrive icons appear in Windows Explorer and how to fix the issue. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to reach out to our tech support team.