3 Ways to Fix OneNote Not Opening on Windows 11/10

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Preliminary Fixes

Fix 1: Delete OneNote Cache

OneNote collects cache data in the background to make certain app tasks faster. Sometimes, overburdening such cache data or corrupting the cache can cause this error.

Step 1:Press theWindows + R keysand open theRunmenu.

Step 2:TypeOneNote / safebootin it and hitEnter.

Step 3:The process will delete the app cache and open the app on the computer.

Fix 2: Repair OneNote

Step 1:Open theSettingsapp on Windows.

Step 2:Go to theAppsmenu and openApps & features.

Step 3:Scroll to OneNote and click on thethree-dot menubeside it.

Step 4:OpenAdvanced options.

Step 5:Under the Reset menu, selectRepair.

Let Windows run the Repair tool and troubleshoot the OneNote not opening issue on Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Fix 3: Reset OneNote on Windows

The Reset function will delete all the app’s data on your computer, and you will have to open OneNote notebooks again from OneDrive.

Step 1:Open theWindows Settingsand go toApps.

Step 2:Find OneNote under theApps & featuresmenu and go toAdvanced options.

Step 3:Scroll down toReset.

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Last updated on 30 May, 2024

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