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OneDrive Script error: How to fix it on Windows
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Do you keep getting the OneDrive Script error? We let you know how to resolve it.
OneDrive is a cloud solution that works just like Google Drive, or Dropbox, for you to store your personal files securely, and access them anytime, anywhere, and from any device or browser.
Like every innovation, there are bound to be a few troubleshooting issues.
Users of OneDrive have expressed concerns about the OneDrive Script Error on Windows. This also happened with their personal accounts as well as OneDrive for Business. This may occur for the following reasons:
If you’re getting the OneDrive Script error on Windows, here are solutions to help you resolve the issue.
How do I fix the OneDrive script error?
1. Check your browser
If you’re on Internet Explorer and the OneDrive Script error issue arises, check these two things first:
There are three ways to resolve the problem with regards to Internet Explorer.
- Verify that the Active Scripting, ActiveX controls, and Java programs are not blocked by your browser
If these are blocked, it can disrupt web page displays. With the steps below, you can reset your browser’s security settings to unblock the three.
- Remove temporary Internet files
Each time you open Internet Explorer, a local copy of your browsing history is stored in a temporary file. If these stored files folder becomes too big, you may have display issues. You can resolve this by clearing such files.
- Install the latest Internet Explorer service packs and software updates
Download and install the latest service packs and software updates if you already don’t have them as they contain updates that can fix the OneDrive Script Error issue. You can do this via Windows Update.
You can also try downloading the OneDrive desktop app using Internet Explorer to check whether the OneDrive Script error issue persists.
- Switch to a better browser
Internet Explorer is a really old browser. Even it’s newest counterpart, Microsoft Edge, even if it holds up really well to modern times, doesn’t compare to other browsers on the market.
Therefore, we recommend changing your browser to a better one that is constantly updated and optimized, and benefits from a multitude of features.
Opera
2. Perform an automatic repair
Using Windows 10 installation media, you can use Automatic Repair to detect and fix any problems that prevent your computer from starting.
Such problems include drivers, program conflicts, malware, and memory.
However, if you do not have installation media, you can download and create Windows 10 installation media, then follow the steps below to perform the Automatic Repair.
Does the issue persist? If it does, try the next solution.
3. Enable Active Scripting
4. Optimize OneDrive syncing with office files
To do this, verify thatUse Office to work on files with other people at the same timeoption is unselected under the OneDrive app settings.
If you still get the OneDrive Script error issue, then the OneDrive sync is being interfered with possibly by the Office Upload cache. In this case, clear the cache for theMicrosoft Office Upload Centerfiles then check if this fixes the issue.
You can clear the cache by clicking Delete cached files or enabling Delete files from the Office Document Cache when they are closed. However, a listing of open files remains in the cache and is stored on your computer.
Any luck after this? No worries, there are more solutions ahead.
5. Install critical Windows Updates
This will in turn update Internet Explorer, security definitions, and all the required drivers.
6. Check OneDrive system requirements for your computer
This helps you know if your computer meets the standard requirements for downloading and installing OneDrive.
For starters, OneDrive requires an active Microsoft account, so if you don’t have one, get signed up.
The desktop app requires the following:
Users with the built-in OneDrive need to be aware that the OneDrive Script error occurs whenever JavaScript of VBScript code on an app affected by internet connection settings has a problem.
Since the program uses JavaScript, you need to make sure youinstalled Javaon your devices.
The built-in OneDrive application uses Internet connection settings via Internet Explorer, so incorrect settings may affect the app, possibly leading to the OneDrive Script error.
We trust you’ve been assisted, but let us know if you have any further questions, issues, or additions to this article.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
