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How to fix missing context menus on OneDrive

Windows 11 integrates OneDrive directly into the computer, making sending and receiving files easy. However, OneDrive can sometimes encounter errors, such as missing OneDrive context menus. Below are some methods to fix missing OneDrive context menus.

 

Instructions on how to fix the missing OneDrive context menu error.

Edit the Registry

Step 1:

Open the Run dialog box and type regedit , then press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it with administrator privileges. Next, navigate to the following path and check if there is an entry for OneDrive.

 

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT*shellexContextMenuHandlers

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Step 2:

Otherwise, right-click the folder and select New and Key . Name this key OneDrive .

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Look to the right, double-click on Default Value, then enter ' {CB3D0F6C-BCB3-4C3D-8B3E-47D12D4958E3} '.

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Restart Windows Explorer

The first step is to restart Windows Explorer. This effectively resolves many issues and can be done through Task Manager.

Open Task Manager , then right-click on Windows Explorer and select Restart. After that, restart your computer and check if the error has been resolved.

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Activate the OneDrive context menu manually.

If the OneDrive context menu is missing, you can manually re-enable it.

Step 1:

Open the Run dialog box, type gpedit.msc into the field, and then press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it with administrator privileges.

Step 2:

Next, we access the following path: User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > OneDrive .

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Look to the side and click on Prevent the usage of OneDrive for file storage .

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Then the user clicks on Disabled and saves.

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Open Command Prompt and type gpupdate /force , then press Enter. Wait for the process to complete and restart your computer.

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Reset OneDrive

Many problems with OneDrive can be resolved by resetting the application.

Step 1.

Open the Run dialog box, type ' %localappdata%MicrosoftOneDriveonedrive.exe /reset ' into the field, and press OK.

If OneDrive is not found at this location, type C:Program FilesMicrosoft OneDriveonedrive.exe /reset and press OK.

If that still doesn't work, try C:Program Files (x86)Microsoft OneDriveonedrive.exe /reset and press OK.

The application will restart so you can log in from scratch.

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Update 31 January 2026