Why is OneDrive pending sync?
We have listed here some common causes of the issue OneDrive stuck on the processing changes screen.
1] You are syncing many files
Syncing lots of files at a time sometimes can also cause OneDrive to freeze on the processing changes screen. You can solve this issue by pausing and resuming the OneDrive sync.
2] You are syncing the files of huge size
Sometimes, syncing the large files also causes OneDrive to freeze on the processing changes screen. If you are syncing files of large size, you can try to compress them and then sync the compressed files. Sometimes, the incorrect setup of OneDrive creates Aria Debug files on the hard drive. These files create issues while syncing or managing files in OneDrive. These files are safe to delete. So, if this is the case with you, you can delete Aria Debug files and then check whether the issue solves or not.
3] There are some unknown or hidden files that are causing the issue
There may be some hidden or unknown files on your system that are causing the issue. You can try deleting the Office document cache.
Fix OneDrive stuck on Processing Changes
If you have checked the above points but the issue still exists, try the following solutions:
1] Terminate the OneDrive sync process
Terminating the OneDrive sync process may help fix the issue. Follow the steps listed below: If this does not solve your issue, try the next solution:
2] Turn the proxy settings off
Turn off the proxy settings of the web browser that you use like Chrome, Firefox, etc. Below we have explained the process to disable the proxy settings in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer.
Disable the proxy settings for Microsoft Edge
To disable the proxy settings for Microsoft Edge, follow the steps listed below:
Disable the proxy settings for Internet Explorer
The following steps will help you disable the proxy settings for Internet Explorer:
3] Turn off your antivirus temporarily
If you are still encountering the same issue with OneDrive, temporarily disabling the Windows Defender or the antivirus software that you are using may help. Now, try to sync your files and see if OneDrive freezes on the processing changes screen. Do not forget to enable your antivirus software or Windows Defender again when you finish syncing.
4] Disable the Firewall temporarily
You can also try disabling the Firewall of Windows Defender or the antivirus program that you are using and check if it fixes the issue or not. If it helps, sync your files and enable the Firewall again.
5] How do I reset my OneDrive process?
If none of the solutions explained above solve your issue, reset OneDrive. We have listed below the steps to reset:
Reset OneDrive Desktop app
Open the Run dialog box by pressing Win + R keys on your keyboard. Copy the following command and paste it into the Run dialog box, and click OK. If you receive an error message that says “Windows cannot find…,” paste the following command instead. The process to reset OneDrive will take some time. After the process gets completed, OneDrive will be launched automatically. If it doesn’t, launch the OneDrive Desktop app manually from the Start menu.
Reset OneDrive Store app
Follow the steps below: It should help. Read next: Fix OneDrive cannot connect to Server error.
