Reduce RAM consumption: Uninstall/disable WebView2 to fix OneDrive Desktop login error

To reduce RAM consumption and fix the login error with OneDrive Desktop, you can uninstall or disable WebView2. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Uninstalling WebView2

1. Press Win + X and select Windows PowerShell (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin).

2. Run the following command to uninstall WebView2:

   Get-AppxPackage -Name Microsoft.WebView2* | Remove-AppxPackage
   

3. Restart your computer.

Disabling WebView2

1. Press Win + R and type regedit. Press Enter to open the Registry Editor.

2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx\Manage\WebView2

3. Right-click on the empty space in the right pane, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name it Disable.

4. Double-click on the Disable DWORD, set its value to 1, and click OK.

5. Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.

After uninstalling or disabling WebView2, try logging into OneDrive Desktop again. If the issue persists, consider reinstalling OneDrive or contacting Microsoft Support for further assistance.

References

1. Suspended Task Manager - Super User: Suspended Task Manager - Super User

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Summary

To reduce RAM consumption and fix the OneDrive Desktop login error, you can uninstall or disable WebView2. This article provides a step-by-step guide for both methods. If the issue persists, consider reinstalling OneDrive or contacting Microsoft Support.