Getting back my Microsoft Office on my PC and syncing to One Drive

SUSAN HARVEY 0 Reputation points
2026-07-29T21:27:58.0333333+00:00

My OneDrive in my Microsoft Office stopped opening in Startup. I uninstalled it and tried to reinstall it and now all my PC files are not showing and my Microsoft Apps are not working. All my files are in OneDrive but not showing up one my PC and explorer is not showing them.

How do I get them to show back up on my PC?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
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  1. Jeronimo Fuerte 44,580 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-07-29T22:09:05.49+00:00

    Sorry to hear that you have trouble with this situation. Since your files remain visible at OneDrive.com, they have not been lost. Uninstalling OneDrive only stops synchronization; it does not delete cloud data. Reinstall OneDrive, open it from the Start menu, and sign in with the same Microsoft account. During setup, accept the previous/default OneDrive folder and select Use this folder if prompted.

    Your files should then appear under OneDrive – Personal in File Explorer. If some folders remain missing, open the cloud icon > Settings > Account > Choose folders and select them. To download them physically to the PC, right-click the required folder and choose Always keep on this device.

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