OneDrive shared folders always open in webbrowser instead of windows explorer

Anonymous
2025-02-20T02:46:25+00:00

Since this morning, folders that are shared with me in OneDrive are always opened in the web browser.

Previously, these same shared folders always opened in Windows Explorer.

The fact that the files are only available in the web browser leads to a strong reduction in functionality and is problematic. I saved diles to the folder and different programs on my local pc call these files.

I followed the steps in the procedure:

Add and sync shared folders to OneDrive for home
I have performed the steps:
Unlink and re-link OneDrive

Reinstalling OneDrive

Reset OneDrive

None of which helped or solved the issue.

This issue appears to have started after installation of the new OneDrive version Build 25.015.0126.0002 (64-bit)
A quick fix for this feature bug is appreciated!

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-03-07T13:11:58+00:00

    I have a few folders shared to me from different users.

    In the online version, every shared folder seems to have the same status:

    But in the the Explorer, one of the shared folders can be opened, but the other three opens up in the browser when I try to open them up. As you can see below, that first folder has a different icon and the Type is not an Internet Shortcut. That first folder is also shared from a different person.

    Maybe this can help someone to fix the issue.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-03-06T12:08:41+00:00

    I've had this problem for two weeks now. As Microsoft don't seem to be in a hurry to address the issue that so many others have had for much longer, I've given up waiting. I'm going to use Google Drive instead.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-02-25T12:58:55+00:00

    Facing same issue, looking forward to a quick resolution.

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-02-25T01:39:45+00:00

    Just came across this issue today. Was working yesterday. This issue is causing problems with some of our applications as they are pointing to this 'shared folder' and can't find them anymore.

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-02-24T08:44:55+00:00

    I have the same issue, any news?

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