OneDrive Status Icons Missing in File Explorer After Update to Version 26.070.0414.0001

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OneDrive Status Icons Missing in File Explorer After Update to Version 26.070.0414.0001

Apichai Jaihao 45

We are currently experiencing an issue where the OneDrive status column/icons are not showing on many computers. This happens on both existing laptops used daily and newly set up laptops during the first-time sync.

Although files are still syncing to the cloud successfully when updated, the OneDrive status icons are missing in File Explorer. When the status is not shown, some OneDrive functions such as file sharing are also not available.

We have tried several troubleshooting steps, including:

Unlinking this PC and signing in again
Reinstalling OneDrive
Clearing cache and restarting Explorer

However, the issue still persists.

We have just realized that this issue happens on devices that updated OneDrive to version 26.070.0414.0001. Devices still using the older version 26.063.0405.0002 are working properly.

Matthias Lambrecht (Lambrecht, Matthias) 5 Reputation points

2026-05-12T05:37:29.06+00:00

Facing the same issue here...
Sanchez Kévin 26 Reputation points

2026-05-12T13:35:19.8666667+00:00

Same problem here, Windows 11 25h2 up to date, issue with onedrive build 26.070.0414.0001
Eric M 45 Reputation points

2026-05-12T16:18:24.3266667+00:00

Same problem.. started when OneDrive upgraded to 26.070.0414.0001

object icons are also showing the "brown file box" overlay on the icon.

Windows 11 enterprise 25H2, 10.0.26200 build 26200 (winver: 26200.8246)

have uninstalled and reinstalled, ran onedrive.exe /reset, and reviewed all policies and settings, nothing has consistently resolved the issue.
Stefan van Someren 0 Reputation points

2026-05-18T12:04:25.7033333+00:00

Same problem here with OneDrive version "Build 26.074.0420.0001 (64 bits)". Occurred for the first time two weeks ago on my laptop running Windows 11 Home edition build 26200.8457. I have uninstalled and reinstalled OneDrive, ran onedrive.exe /reset, and reviewed all policies and settings. Nothing has resolved the issue, except a complete new Windows 11 clean install.
Unfortunately it seems to be only a temporary workaround, since the issue re-appeared yesterday. Not only on my laptop, but now also on my desktop (running the same version of Windows 11 and OneDrive).
Just to be sure I checked my old Windows 10 laptop (stil supported until october 2026): everything works just fine. I also checked the laptop of my wife (also running the same version Windows 11 and OneDrive); everything still functioning as expected. Now I have run out of ideas what the root-cause could be and how to fix this.
Note: I use my microsoft credentials on every system mentionned above, all personal data resides in the OneDrive cloud.
Mike Hutchings 10 Reputation points

2026-06-02T08:33:42.5066667+00:00

Hi there,

Is there any update on this issue? Will an update be provided to restore the status icon? This is a company wide problem for us, and we cannot simply go round resetting everyone's OneDrive.

Thanks.
CWF 0 Reputation points

2026-06-16T08:21:52.51+00:00

This appears to be resolved for me now. I performed a OneDrive reset and I can see the sync icons and the correct share dialogue.

I am running version 26.095.0519.0003

How to perform OneDrive reset:

Press Windows Key + R copy and paste this path, and hit Enter:

C:\Program Files\Microsoft OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset

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Matthias Lambrecht (Lambrecht, Matthias) 5 Reputation points

2026-05-12T05:37:29.06+00:00

Facing the same issue here...
Sanchez Kévin 26 Reputation points

2026-05-12T13:35:19.8666667+00:00

Same problem here, Windows 11 25h2 up to date, issue with onedrive build 26.070.0414.0001
Eric M 45 Reputation points

2026-05-12T16:18:24.3266667+00:00

Same problem.. started when OneDrive upgraded to 26.070.0414.0001

object icons are also showing the "brown file box" overlay on the icon.

Windows 11 enterprise 25H2, 10.0.26200 build 26200 (winver: 26200.8246)

have uninstalled and reinstalled, ran onedrive.exe /reset, and reviewed all policies and settings, nothing has consistently resolved the issue.
Stefan van Someren 0 Reputation points

2026-05-18T12:04:25.7033333+00:00

Same problem here with OneDrive version "Build 26.074.0420.0001 (64 bits)". Occurred for the first time two weeks ago on my laptop running Windows 11 Home edition build 26200.8457. I have uninstalled and reinstalled OneDrive, ran onedrive.exe /reset, and reviewed all policies and settings. Nothing has resolved the issue, except a complete new Windows 11 clean install.
Unfortunately it seems to be only a temporary workaround, since the issue re-appeared yesterday. Not only on my laptop, but now also on my desktop (running the same version of Windows 11 and OneDrive).
Just to be sure I checked my old Windows 10 laptop (stil supported until october 2026): everything works just fine. I also checked the laptop of my wife (also running the same version Windows 11 and OneDrive); everything still functioning as expected. Now I have run out of ideas what the root-cause could be and how to fix this.
Note: I use my microsoft credentials on every system mentionned above, all personal data resides in the OneDrive cloud.
Mike Hutchings 10 Reputation points

2026-06-02T08:33:42.5066667+00:00

Hi there,

Is there any update on this issue? Will an update be provided to restore the status icon? This is a company wide problem for us, and we cannot simply go round resetting everyone's OneDrive.

Thanks.
CWF 0 Reputation points

2026-06-16T08:21:52.51+00:00

This appears to be resolved for me now. I performed a OneDrive reset and I can see the sync icons and the correct share dialogue.

I am running version 26.095.0519.0003

How to perform OneDrive reset:

Press Windows Key + R copy and paste this path, and hit Enter:

C:\Program Files\Microsoft OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset

Answer 1

David Potts 20

Is there still no fix for this issue? I am Build 26.198.1011.0006 and the status icons are still missing and the various "share" options are not available on Explorer

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Answer 2

Harvey Lyons 0

I had the same issue with the missing OneDrive Status Icons. I downloaded and installed 2026-07 Preview Update (KB5101684) (26200.8973) from Settings: Windows Update, restarted my PC and the Icons have all returned.

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Answer 3

Apichai Jaihao 45

The issue appears to be related to the OneDrive update to version 26.095.0519.0003. I unlinked the OneDrive account and signed in again, and it is now working properly.

Norah-L 13,605 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-06-16T23:28:37.4666667+00:00

Hi Apichai

Thank you for the update. This information may be useful for other users experiencing the same problem.

Answer 4

J 10

This is how I solved it.

Press Windows Key + R copy and paste this path, and hit Enter:

C:\Program Files\Microsoft OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset

Norah-L 13,605 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-05-25T03:59:32.09+00:00

Hi J

Thanks for sharing what worked for you, this may help others experiencing this issue!

Best regards.
Parminder Panesar 5 Reputation points

2026-05-26T16:14:41.4+00:00

This worked for me. Thanks J
Nigel Laut 0 Reputation points

2026-06-19T13:57:47.05+00:00

Hesitant to run a terminal command without understanding what it does, what does it actually "reset" is it basically a force close and reopen? Or will settings and synced files be impacted?
Norah-L 13,605 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-06-21T06:53:34.4933333+00:00

Hi Nigel Laut

What it resets is the OneDrive sync client itself (its local cache, settings, and sync state). This forces OneDrive to restart and re-establish its connection with your account and cloud storage.

It does not delete files stored in OneDrive, and it normally does not remove files that are already synced to your PC. In some cases, OneDrive may need to re-scan or re-index your files afterward, so syncing can take some time to return to normal.
ferrore 0 Reputation points

2026-07-15T06:09:22.0266667+00:00

It worked for me,thanks

Answer 5

OneDrive Status Icons and Context Menu Missing in File Explorer (Windows 11) – Workaround

Introduction

After recent OneDrive updates (builds 26.070+ and 26.074+) and Windows 11 updates (such as KB5089549), many users report that OneDrive’s File Explorer integration stops working.

Typical symptoms:

The Status column is empty
Cloud/checkmark icons are missing
OneDrive context menu options are gone (Always keep on this device, Free up space, Share via OneDrive, etc.)
Syncing still works, but Explorer integration is broken

The cause is related to corrupted per‑user OneDrive registrations, identity caches, and shell extension metadata. The procedure below performs a complete reset of all OneDrive components per user.

Workaround – Step‑by‑Step

1. Make all files “online‑only” (per user)

Settings → Sync and backup → Advanced settings → Free up disk space Use Task Manager to verify when OneDrive is finished.

2. Unlink the OneDrive account (per user)

Settings → Account → Unlink this PC

3. Uninstall OneDrive (once per machine)

Settings → Apps → Installed apps → Microsoft OneDrive → Uninstall

4. Delete the following folders (per user)

(Move them to the Recycle Bin first, just in case)

%localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive

%localappdata%\Microsoft\OneAuth

%localappdata%\Microsoft\IdentityCache

%localappdata%\OneDrive ← additional folder sometimes present (contains Cache)

%userprofile%\OneDrive

5. Rename the OneDrive registry hive (per user)

Code

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\OneDrive

→ HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\OneDrive.old

6. Reboot the machine

7. Reinstall OneDrive

Run OneDriveSetup.exe (latest version from Microsoft).

8. Sign in again (per user)

OneDrive will now create:

a fresh SyncRoot
new identity tokens
new shell extension registrations
a clean provisioning state

This may take a while, depending on how many files and folders are stored in your Onedrive cloud

9. Cleanup (per user)

If everything works:

empty the Recycle Bin
delete OneDrive.old from the registry

Result

Status icons restored
Context menu options restored
OneDrive sharing works again
Explorer integration fully functional

CWF 0 Reputation points

2026-05-19T13:27:04.4333333+00:00

Tried this. Seemed to fix the issue for a couple hours, but it's back again now!
Stefan van Someren 0 Reputation points

2026-05-25T08:48:32.8233333+00:00

@CWF It's been over a week now for me and the problems I had on my desktop and my laptop (multiple accounts since family members also use these systems) did not re-appear.

There is one thing that might be related toe this problem: symbolic links or map shortcuts that go from a OneDrive folder (e.g. %userprofile%\OneDrive\Documents) to another location on your computer (e.g. %localappdata%\Microsoft\Outlook). I had one that gave quick access to my folder that contained my mail archive, but I have removed that shortcut. Maybe the root cause is related to a bug in OneDrive that tries to follow such external links during synchronisation and mess-up things in file explorer by mistake.

I came up with this idea because if you create a directory symbolic link from a location outside the OneDrive managed environment into a folder within the OneDrive environment and you follow that link using your file explorer, you don't see the status column and all files that reside in the OneDrive cloud have a brown box in the file icon.

I used "MKLINK /D %userprofile%\Pictures\Screenshots %userprofile%\Onedrive\Pictures\Screenshots in order to force the printscreen command to save the screenshots within the OneDrive environment.

Maybe it's just a coincidence, but it still works for me...