If OneDrive keeps saying “Processing Changes” and won’t sync, follow these steps.
Symptoms
OneDrive stuck on “Processing Changes.”
Sync never finishes.
Some files appear stuck or unsynced.
Common Causes
Very large files or too many small file changes.
Temporary cache corruption.
Step-by-Step Fix
Pause Syncing
Click the OneDrive cloud icon > "More" > "Pause syncing (2 hours)".
Check Problem Files
Look for large files (>100MB) or file name errors.
Resume Syncing
Click OneDrive icon > "Resume syncing".
Restart OneDrive App
If That Doesn’t Work
Try resetting OneDrive:
Press Windows + R, type `onedrive.exe /reset`, and hit Enter.
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