Windows 10: icloud drive cannot start. An error occurred during authentication. Please try again.

In the last few days I ran into this problem. I can't connect to my icloud account in the windows app. Every time I try to connect, I get an authentication message for the iPhone, I enter the code and after waiting for a long 5 minutes of sighing in written on the screen, suddenly this message pops up: An error occurred during authentication. Please try again.The app worked great for a year and suddenly two days ago this problem started.** I can access icloud from the web browser so the problem is only in the app itself. **I tried restarting the computer, uninstalling the app and reinstalling

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error occurred during authentication installing icloud on windows 11

icloud was working until bios update was done. after reinstalling icloud now receiving authentication error, please try again. Icloud working fine on my apple devices. Also Itunes is working fine on the windows 11 PC. Only having the authentication error when installing Icloud on the same win 11 PC that is running Itunes just fine.

 

error occurred during authentication installing icloud on windows 11

Dear RH77HI

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I understand that you are having a problem with authentication by installing iCloud in Windows.



According to Apple's official documentation, the problem may be caused by the protection software on your computer. Please try uninstalling the protection software on your computer to see how the problem behaves.



Refer to the link: Resolve issues between iCloud for Windows or iTunes and third-party security software - Apple Support (English)



Since I don't know much about iCloud authentication, I can't help you more in this area. If the above problem still hasn't been resolved, we recommend seeking help in the Apple forums.

Disclaimer: Microsoft provides no assurances and/or warranties, implied or otherwise, and is not responsible for the information you receive from the third-party linked sites or any support related to technology.

Best Regards,



LucyW-MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Remove iCloud Photos from Devices and Drives View in File Explorer

thank you for this soln gogreen, much appreciated! Here is a quick summary for others if interested -

Reference:

• rANa'S Blog - How to remove iCloud Photo from My Computer (9/21/14)

Steps:

1. Open regedit (Win+R, "regedit")
2. Enter key in address bar
3. Deprecate key
   • Opt A. - delete
   • Opt B. - rename something different (e.g. prefix with "_")
4. Close and re-open to observe result

Key:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{F0D63F85-37EC-4097-B30D-61B4A8917118}

thanks!