It sounds like you are experiencing issues with OneDrive synchronization on your new laptop, particularly with multiple icons and one of them showing as always downloading. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the problem:
- Check for Multiple OneDrive Installations: Ensure that you do not have multiple instances of OneDrive running. You can check this in the task manager and close any duplicate processes.
- Hidden and Temporary Files: Sometimes, hidden or temporary files in the OneDrive folder can cause synchronization issues. Check for these files and remove any that are not needed. You can show hidden files in File Explorer and look for temporary Office files that may be causing the problem.
- Windows Search Index: An incorrect cached status in the Windows Search index can also lead to synchronization issues. You may want to disable the Windows Search service temporarily and then re-enable it after refreshing File Explorer.
- Rebuild Windows Search Index: If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider rebuilding the Windows Search index. This can help fix any underlying problems with the indexing layer that may be affecting OneDrive.
- Registry Check: If all files and folders are showing as syncing, check the registry for the
UseFindFirstFileEnumerationpolicy. If it is set to True, it can cause issues with OneDrive. You may need to change this value to 0 or delete it.
Make sure to back up any important data before making changes to the registry or deleting files.
If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may want to consult Microsoft's support documentation or forums for further assistance.
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