How to Fix the OneDrive 0x80070194 Error in Windows 11 and Windows 10

OneDrive is usually a reliable cloud storage app. However, its users still encounter occasional issues, like Error 0x80070194. This OneDrive issue arises for some users when they try to open and copy files within their OneDrive storage folders.

Error 0x80070194 has a message that says, "The cloud file provider exited unexpectedly." This means users can't access their OneDrive files, and they can't get anything done. So, this is how you can resolve error 0x80070194 in Windows 11 and Windows 10.

1. Pause and Resume Syncing

First, try pausing and resuming OneDrive syncing, which has worked for some users. You can pause and resume OneDrive syncing like this:

1. Right-click the OneDrive system tray icon and select the Help & Settings button.
2. Click the Pause syncing option.

   

3. Select 2 hours on the menu.
4. Then wait for about five minutes.
5. Right-click OneDrive's system tray icon again to select Help & Settings.

   

6. Click the Resume Syncing option.

2. Reset OneDrive with Command Prompt Commands

Corrupted data in OneDrive's cache is a common cause for error 0x80070194. Many OneDrive users have confirmed that clearing that cache by resetting OneDrive with the Command Prompt fixes error 0x80070194. This is how you can reset OneDrive:

1. Run the Windows Command Prompt as an administrator.
2. Input this OneDrive reset command for resyncing and hit Enter:

           %localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset
       

   

3. Next, execute the following command:

           %localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe
       

   

4. Start OneDrive to see if the issue persists.

3. Disable Files On-Demand

Files On-Demand is a feature that can sometimes cause OneDrive issues to arise. So, try disabling Files On-Demand in OneDrive to see if that makes any difference. You can turn off that feature as follows:

1. Right-click OneDrive in the system tray to open the app's window.
2. Press the Help & Settings button.
3. Click Settings to view options.
4. Select Advanced Settings to expand the Sync and backup tab.

   

5. Turn off the File On-Demand option.

4. Unlink and Relink Your OneDrive Account

As error 0x80070194 is often a syncing issue, relinking your OneDrive account could be a potential solution. Doing so will restart the syncing when you re-establish an account link. These are the steps for relinking a OneDrive account:

1. Bring up the OneDrive Settings window as instructed in the first three steps of the previous potential fix.
2. Select the Account tab.
3. Click the Unlink this PC option.

   

4. Press the Unlink account button to confirm.

   

5. Input the email address you utilize for linking OneDrive in the Microsoft OneDrive window that automatically opens.
6. Click the Sign in option.

   

7. Select Next to set the same OneDrive folder location.
8. Click Use this folder on the dialog box.

   

9. Then keep selecting Next to reach the mobile app step.
10. Click Later to skip the mobile app.
11. Press the Open my OneDrive folder button.

5. Reinstall the OneDrive App

If all the possible error 0x80070194 resolutions above fail, there could be a bigger issue with the OneDrive app. In this case, reinstalling OneDrive is probably your best bet since that will replace the app's files.

Uninstall OneDrive via Settings as instructed in method two of our guide for removing apps in Windows 11. Then restart Windows before reinstalling OneDrive.

To reinstall the app, open the OneDrive MS Store page in a browser. Click Get in Store app > Open Microsoft Store to bring up an Install option for the app. Click Get to download and install OneDrive. Then you'll need to open OneDrive and sign in to an account again.

Open and Copy Files in Your OneDrive Folder

The above potential fixes will likely resolve error 0x80070194 in most cases, enabling you to open and copy the files within your OneDrive cloud storage again. The first and second resolutions above are particularly widely confirmed to work. If error 0x8007094 persists after applying the potential solutions above, contact Microsoft support for further troubleshooting guidance.