4 Ways to Fix OneDrive Personal Vault Not Showing on Windows Error

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Basic Fixes:

Fix 1: Set Up Personal Vault, Again

Did you disable Personal Vault by mistake, or maybe someone else who had access to your Microsoft account or Windows computer disabled it? In that case, you will have to set up Personal Vault again.

Step 1: Head over to theOneDrive siteon your web browser.

Step 2: Here, selectPersonal Vaultfrom the left sidebar, and click onDisable. Click onDisableonce again to confirm.

Step 3Now, launch theOneDrive appon your device, and click onPersonal Vault.

Step 4: Follow the prompts toset up verification. This might include setting up a PIN, fingerprint, or facial recognition, depending on your device’s capabilities.

Fix 2: Run SFC and DISM

TheSFC or System File Checkerscan will look for corrupt or missing system files and repair them. A core system file necessary for the functionality of Personal Vault may be causing this issue. On the other hand, DISM or Deployment Image Servicing and Management command is used to service the Windows image and can also be used when the SFC command above fails to run or fix a corrupt file.

Step 1:PressWindows key+Sto open Windows Search and search forCommand Prompt. Click on ‘Run as administrator‘ to open CMD (Command Prompt) with admin rights.

Step 2:Run the below commands, one at a time, and wait for the first command to finish before giving the next.

Check again if you can view the Personal Vault folder in OneDrive.

Fix 3: Repair OneDrive App

Resetting the OneDrive app won’t result in the loss of any data. If you have reached so far and still can’t view the Personal Vault folder inside OneDrive, resetting the app might help. Note that OneDrive will resync all the files back, which may take time depending on the amount of data you have stored and yourinternet connection speed.

Step 1:Press theWindows + R keysto open the Run prompt andtype the command below.

Step 2: This should reset your OneDrive app. Once done, try to see if you’re able to access the Personal Vault.

Fix 4: Reinstall OneDrive App

We recommend a clean reinstall to ensure that any corrupt and leftover files are removed from the system. Otherwise, you may continue facing the same error post reinstall too. For that, you can useRevo Uninstallerto completely uninstall OneDrive from your Windows PC.

Once done, you candownload OneDriveand reinstall it.

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Last updated on 09 July, 2024

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