Fix OneDrive error 0x8004de34 on Windows 10
OneDrive error 0x8004de34 occurs when a user tries to sign in to their OneDrive account on OneDrive for Business but the app does not recognize the Microsoft account. If you encounter this error code, here’s how to fix it.
OneDrive error code 0x8004de34
Before you begin, you need to verify the username or email ID for the Microsoft account. If correct, the problem could be due to an incorrect synchronization of OneDrive with your Microsoft account or an incorrect installation of the OneDrive app.
In the case of OneDrive for Business, the error may be due to a preventive group policy. If you encounter the OneDrive error 0x8004de3 on your system, try the following troubleshooting sequentially:
- Unpair your PC from the OneDrive account and try to reconnect
- Reinstall the OneDrive client
1]Unpair your PC from the OneDrive account and try to reconnect
This fix worked for many users. You can try to dissociate your PC from the OneDrive account and reconnect. The procedure to follow is as follows:
Click on the small arrow pointing up on the Taskbar. It will show hidden icons, one of which would be for OneDrive. In some cases, the OneDrive icon, represented by a cloud-like symbol, may be directly on the taskbar and not hidden.
Right-click the OneDrive icon and select settings. This will open the OneDrive settings window.
in the Accounts tab, click Unpair this PC.
To select Unlink account in the confirmation window.
This will automatically redirect you to the OneDrive login page. Enter your Microsoft email id and other details on this page to sign in to OneDrive and it should work.
2]Reinstall the OneDrive client
Missing or corrupt files in the OneDrive client can be one of the causes of the OneDrive error 0x8004de34. In such a case, you can consider reinstalling the OneDrive client.
Press Win + R to open the Run window and type the command appwiz.cpl. Press Enter to open the Programs and Features menu.
Right click on Microsoft OneDrive and select uninstall. Hit Yes for the confirmation message.
Restart your computer an OneDrive has uninstalled.
You can now download and reinstall the Microsoft OneDrive client.
I hope it helps!
PS: Here’s how to fix OneDrive error codes 1, 2, 6, 36, 0x8001007, 0x8004de40, 0x8004de85 or 0x8004de8a, 0x8004def0, 0x8004def7, 0x8004de90, 0x80070005, etc.