14 tips to help you fix OneDrive sync problems on Windows 10

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When you're facing OneDrive syncing issues, it's likely to be a problem with the desktop client. In this guide, we'll show you the steps to troubleshoot and fix the problem.

5. How to fix sync problems with OneDrive selecting correct folders

If one or multiple folders and files are missing from the OneDrive folder, you may be using selective sync, in which case, you may need to update your settings to make those files available through File Explorer.

To change your sync folder settings in OneDrive, use these steps:

  1. Click the OneDrive button in the bottom-right corner.
  2. Click the More option.
  3. Click the Settings option.

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  1. Click the Account tab.
  2. Click the Choose folder button.

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  1. Select the Make all files available option.Quick tip: When syncing folders, you're merely making the folder available through File Explorer, and it's not until you open the file that it'll download on your computer. So, syncing all your folders won't eat up your local storage.

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  1. Click the OK button.

Once you complete the steps, you should now be able to access and sync all your files and folders using File Explorer.

Mauro Huculak
Mauro Huculak

Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.