You may encounter issues downloading files from OneDrive if the app installation is damaged, if there is an inconsistency with your OneDrive account linking, or if the app is misconfigured.

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When downloading folders from the OneDrive app, you can right-click on the folder and select ‘Download’ from the drop-down menu. Alternatively, you can use the ‘Download’ button after selecting the files or folders.

If the aforementioned instructions did not resolve your issue, please refer to the solutions below to troubleshoot the OneDrive Download not working problem.

1. Turn Off Files On-Demand

Files On-Demand is a OneDrive feature that allows you to save storage space by making files accessible online. These files are not stored locally on your computer; however, you can access them while connected to the internet.

You can deactivate this feature to compel OneDrive to download all files to your system. This setting is unique to each device, so you will need to perform the following steps for each system:

  1. First, open the OneDrive app by clicking its icon on the taskbar.
  2. Then, click the Settings icon in the top right corner. Navigating to OneDrive Settings
  3. Click the Advanced settings option in the Sync and backup tab. Expanding Advanced Settings in OneDrive
  4. Next, click the Download all files option. Downloading All Files on OneDrive
  5. This action should download your OneDrive data to your PC.

An issue with account linking can prevent downloading files to your computer. Often, unlinking and then relinking your Microsoft account with OneDrive can resolve these issues.

  1. Open the OneDrive app by clicking its icon on the taskbar.
  2. Click the Settings icon. Navigating to OneDrive Settings
  3. Switch to the Account tab.
  4. Select the Unlink this PC option to disconnect your account. Unlinking OneDrive Account
  5. Next, press the Win key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  6. Copy and paste “ %localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\settings ” into the Run box and press Enter. Navigating to OneDrive Settings Folder
  7. A File Explorer window will appear.
  8. Find the PreSignInSettingsConfig.json file and delete it. Deleting PreSignInSettingsConfig File
  9. Afterward, open the Start Menu and search for OneDrive . Open it.
  10. Sign in to your OneDrive account to check whether you can now download files.

3. Reset OneDrive

Sync issues can sometimes cause OneDrive to fail to download files. Resetting OneDrive on your PC can help resolve this issue by forcing the app to sync again and potentially isolating the problem.

  1. Open the Run dialog by pressing the Win + R keys on your keyboard.
  2. Type “ wsreset.exe ” into the Run dialog and press Enter. Resetting Microsoft Store Cache
  3. Wait as a blank Command Prompt window appears, along with the Microsoft Store . After approximately 5-10 seconds, close the Microsoft Store window. The Command Prompt window should close automatically.
  4. Press Win key + R again to open the Run dialog box.
  5. Type one of the following commands to reset OneDrive, depending on the installation directory of the program on your system. If you see a “Windows cannot find…” error message, the specified file path is incorrect. Continue trying the next command until the error message no longer displays upon execution. %localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset C:\Program Files\Microsoft OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset Resetting OneDrive
  6. Finally, search for OneDrive in the Start Menu and open it to see if the problem persists.

4. Reinstall OneDrive

If resetting OneDrive does not solve the issue, it may be due to a corrupted installation. Reinstalling the OneDrive app could be the solution.

  1. Open the Settings app by pressing the Win key + I on your keyboard.
  2. Navigate to Apps > Installed Apps . Navigating to Installed Apps
  3. Search for OneDrive in the list of apps.
  4. Click the three dots icon next to it and select Uninstall . Uninstalling OneDrive
  5. After uninstalling OneDrive, download it from the official website here . Please note that the version available in the Microsoft Store is no longer supported, thus it is not recommended for installation.

5. Use OneDrive via Browser

As a last resort, if the OneDrive app is not functioning properly, you can use OneDrive through a web browser. This should enable you to download any necessary files and folders without further complications.

Accessing OneDrive through your web browser can be a reliable alternative when you are unable to download your data through the app on your PC. To use OneDrive via your web browser, simply visit the official website here and log in to your account.

How to Fix “Printer is in an error state” Issue?

The error “ WinRAR Error: Next Volume Is Required ” usually appears when you’re extracting a multi-part RAR archive and WinRAR can’t find (or can’t correctly identify) the next file in the sequence . This often happens when a volume is missing , stored in a different folder , or renamed in a way that breaks the archive’s expected order .

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In this guide, we’ll go over the most reliable fixes confirmed by affected users, along with what each method is doing behind the scenes so you can choose the right one for your situation.

Important: To extract multi-volume archives, you should always start extraction from the first file in the set. This is usually file.part1.rar , or (in older sets) the main .rar file that comes before .r01 , .r02 , and so on.

1. Download and Place the Missing RAR File

WinRAR needs all parts of a multi-volume archive to complete extraction. This error usually appears when one of the volumes in a set like .part2.rar , .r01 , .r02 , .001 , and similar naming formats is missing . Downloading the missing volume and placing it in the same folder as the other parts allows WinRAR to continue extracting normally .

  1. Look at the error message or review the list of archive parts in the folder.
  2. Identify which volume is missing (for example, part2.rar , .r02 , .001 , etc.).
  3. Go back to the website or source where you downloaded the archive.
  4. Locate and download the exact missing file using the same naming format as the others.
  5. Make sure the new file name matches the pattern of the rest. Example: If you have file.part1.rar and file.part3.rar , the missing one must be file.part2.rar .
  6. Move the downloaded missing volume into the same folder as the other archive parts.
  7. Confirm that all parts are in a single folder before extracting.
  8. Right-click the first file in the series (usually part1 or the main .rar file) and select Extract Here or Extract to Folder .
  9. WinRAR should now detect all volumes and continue extraction normally .

2. Manually Browse & Select the Next Volume

Use this method only if the next volume already exists , but WinRAR is failing to detect it automatically. This can happen due to incorrect naming , the file being in a different location , or a temporary file access issue. Manually browsing helps WinRAR locate the correct volume and resume extraction without interruption .

  1. Right-click the first file in the series (usually .rar or part1.rar ) and select Extract Here or Extract to Folder .
  2. When WinRAR cannot find the next volume, it will show the “ Next Volume Is Required ” message.
  3. A small window will appear, allowing you to manually select the next volume .
  4. Use the file explorer window to locate the folder where the other archive parts are saved.
  5. Select the next part based on the naming order (example: select file.part2.rar after file.part1.rar ).
  6. Make sure the selected file matches the naming format of the archive (no extra characters like (1) and no mismatched numbering).
  7. WinRAR will resume extraction using the selected volume .
  8. If additional volumes are missing or stored separately, WinRAR may prompt you again. Repeat the same process until extraction completes.

3. Rename the RAR files in Order

WinRAR relies on a proper naming sequence (such as file.part1.rar , file.part2.rar , file.part3.rar ) to extract multi-volume archives. If a file is named incorrectly, contains extra characters, or is out of order, WinRAR may fail to locate the next volume and show this error. Renaming the files correctly helps WinRAR follow the sequence and extract the archive without interruptions .

Note: Renaming only changes the file name , not the file contents. The goal is to restore the correct sequence so WinRAR can detect the next volume.

  1. Go to the folder where all the RAR files are saved.
  2. Make sure all parts of the archive are present and stored in the same folder .
  3. Check how the parts are currently named . Common patterns include:
file.part1.rar, file.part2.rar, file.part3.rar
file.rar, file.r01, file.r02, file.r03
  1. Look for files that don’t match the expected numbering pattern (for example, file.part01.rar , file.part1(1).rar , or unrelated names).
  2. Rename each file so it follows the same order without extra characters or mismatched numbering. Example:
Incorrect: file.part1.rar, file.part3.rar, file.part2(1).rar
Correct: file.part1.rar, file.part2.rar, file.part3.rar
  1. Make sure the text before the number is exactly the same for all files.
  2. Only the last part number should change.
  3. Right-click the first file in the series (usually part1.rar or the main .rar file) and select Extract Here .
  4. WinRAR should now recognize the sequence and continue extraction normally .

If you still get the same prompt: the archive set is likely incomplete (a part was never downloaded or was removed), or one of the volumes is corrupt and must be re-downloaded from the original source.