Fix OneDrive sign-in error 0x8004de69
According to some users, after receiving this error, first, they signed in to the OneDrive web version. After that, they were able to sign in to the OneDrive PC app. You can also try this trick and see if it works. If this does not work, you can try the following solutions. Let’s see all these solutions in detail.
1] Check Windows update
The first thing that you should do is check for Windows updates. If Windows update is available, do the needful. After installing the latest Windows update, check if you are able to sign in to the OneDrive app or not.
2] Remove your work or school account and add it again
If you are experiencing the sign-in issue in OneDrive with your work or school account, remove your work or school account from your Windows computer and then add it again. To remove your work or school account from your Windows PC, open the Access work or school page in Windows 11/10 Accounts settings. After that, click on the Disconnect button. Now, restart your computer and connect your work or school account again. After reconnecting the work or school account, you should be able to log in to the OneDrive app.
3] Change your Microsoft account password
Log in to your Microsoft account in your web browser and change your password. The steps to do so are as follows: A few minutes after changing your password, you will receive a sign-in prompt from OneDrive that says “Please enter your sign-in info to start syncing again.” Enter your new password to sign in to OneDrive. If you do not receive a prompt, launch OneDrive and enter your new password to sign in. If this does not work, reset your Windows 11/10 password. Now, log out Windows 11/10 and log back in. You may be able to log in to the OneDrive app this time.
4] Unlink OneDrive from your Windows 11/10 computer
Unlink OneDrive from your Windows 11/10 computer and see if it helps. The steps are as follows:
5] Run SFC and DISM scans
Some users have confirmed that they were able to fix the issue by running the SFC and DISM scans. You should also try this. First, run an SFC scan, then check if this fixes the problem. If the issue persists, run the DISM scan. Both of these scans help repair corrupted Windows system images. Read: Fix Error Code 0x80070005 in OneDrive.
6] Uninstall and reinstall OneDrive
If none of the above-mentioned solutions fix your issue, uninstalling and reinstalling OneDrive may help. We have listed the steps below:
How do I fix OneDrive sign-in error?
When you receive OneDrive sign-in error, first, you should check your internet connection. If your internet connection is working fine, you can try some other troubleshooting methods, like resetting the OneDrive cache, updating the Microsoft Office suite, unlinking and relinking OneDrive, etc.
How do I fix Microsoft OneDrive error code 0x8004de40?
The error 0x8004de40 is a OneDrive sign-in error. The complete error message is as follows: If you get this error while signing in to the OneDrive app, check your internet connection and disable the proxy settings. If this does not work, reset OneDrive. Hope this helps. Read next: How to fix OneDrive error code 0x8004da9a in Windows 11/10.
