Windows 10: Why Is OneDrive Unusably Slow?

I am practically unable to access any of my photos, no matter the browser or device, videos are just a spinning circle.I've tried on my Windows desktop hardwired to modem, and my Android phone on a solid wi-fi connection.Even trying to download just about any file, goes at a handful of KB/s and then fails.My internet is functioning just fine, I have hundreds of mbps down, and 30+ up with an average ping of 11, already double checked that.I use OneDrive for synchronizing all my photos and videos between multiple devices with the obvious benefit of backing things up. I find this issue extrem

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Windows 10 - OneDrive

Right click on the app and one of the properties has an option to not automatically start it. Uncheck, restart the computer, and it should stop. If you want to go another step further, find the OneDrive app in the start menu, right click on it and uninstall.

If that is still insufficient, there is a batch uninstaller for OneDrive available online. I can copy the code here if you need it.

 

New Dell is very slow, but new issues make it unusable

Hi,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows.

I suggest you to refer to the below article “Specifications for Windows 10” and check if it helps.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-specifications

Also I suggest you to try identifying the exact cause that is creating the slow issue. Follow the methods:

Please follow the steps to run the system maintenance troubleshooter:

• Press Windows and X key together and select Control Panel.
  
• Click on Troubleshooting.
• Click on View all on the left side panel.
  
• Click on System Maintenance and follow the onscreen.

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

Onedrive

Hi Hiatt,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I suggest you to refer the article Find
lost or missing files in OneDrive for more information regarding the missing files.



If the issue still persists please follow the steps to contact
OneDrive support for further assistance on this issue.

1. Login to OneDrive.com.
2. Click the ? Help icon on the top banner of the page.
3. Select Email OneDrive support for the further assistance.

Muralidhar

Microsoft Community Moderator