OneDrive error code #0x8004de40 may appear when you try to sign in to your OneDrive desktop client. This error indicates that there was an error connecting to OneDrive and offers the option to try again.
The error can be caused by several factors, such as incorrect Internet settings or corrupt OneDrive installations.
Here are some tips to fix OneDrive error code #0x8004de40 on Windows.
What can I do to fix OneDrive error code 0.8004de40?
1. Change Internet Properties
- Click on Windows key + R To open the Race
- Use cases inetcpl.cpl Do it! Click on en You accept Click here to close the window Internet Properties .
- Open the Internet Properties window tab Forward .
- Take a look at Setting, Scroll down for more information and to check the boxes
TLS 1.0 is recommended
TLS 1.1 is recommended
TLS 1.2 is recommended - Click here Please request En You accept Save the changes.
TLS 1.0 or higher is a security protocol that helps establish encrypted channels across the computer network. If these protocols are not enabled, your OneDrive client may not work properly.
2. Internet proxy settings
- Click on Windows key + R To open the Race
- Use cases inetcpl.cpl Do it! Click on en You accept Click here to close the window Internet Properties .
- You can find the window here Internet Properties The tab is open Connectivity .
- Click here Configure your LAN.
- Uncheck the “LAN Settings” option in the “ You can use a proxy server to access your LAN. «.
- Then select the option » Settings automatically detected «.
- Click here Please request En You accept Save the changes.
Proxy servers can be used to bypass some restrictions from your Internet Service Provider. Some organizations also use them for secure network connections. However, sometimes your OneDrive account can be affected by incorrect proxy settings, which can result in a connection error.
Proxy server issues can be very annoying. With this guide, you can make these problems a distant memory.
3. Restart the OneDrive client
- Click here Starts Choose Configuration.
- Click here Applications.
- Please select Applications and other features
- Find OneDrive and choose it.
- Click here Optional options
- Go to the bottom of the OneDrive Advanced Options window and click “turn on” Finished.
- Keep scrolling down and then click on Reboot.
- Click here Reboot Click here to confirm.
- Check for improvement by closing the Windows Settings window.
Another way to reset OneDrive
- Click on Windows key + R To open the Race
- In the box, type the following command Run Do it! Click on En You accept Microsoft OneDrive OneDrive.exe
- The command will run and then the OneDrive Desktop Client will restart. Check if you can establish a connection now.
It may be necessary to restart the OneDrive client to resolve issues caused by incorrect settings or the storage cached.
4. Reset Winsock Properties
- Use cases cmd In the search field
- Click on Symbol of the system and choose the right click option You can run it as administrator.
- Enter the following command at the prompt Use the press Please enter
Netsh Winsock Reset Catalogue - Once the command has been executed successfully, you can close the prompt and restart your computer.
It's worth taking a look at the command prompt as administrator if you're having trouble accessing it. This guide .
Winsock can be reset to resolve network issues on Windows computers. This command should resolve OneDrive network issues.
If the OneDrive error code 0x8004de40 persists, you can launch the Microsoft Store to see if an update is available for OneDrive customers.
Download and install all pending Windows updates at www.microsoft.com Start>> Settings>> Updates & security>> Windows Updates
If you have any questions, suggestions or comments, please leave them in the comments section below. We will be sure to look into them.
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