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
    2025-04-15T12:32:19+00:00

    Hi all, I'm now also having this issue. Windows 11 Pro, Version 24H2. Folders were fine yesterday, but now on my main PC, they open as links to the website browser. Microsoft, any answers?

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-04-20T06:22:45+00:00

    This morning it is fixed for me (no idea what is changed)

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-04-26T16:18:45+00:00

    What is your Onedrive version? I'm still getting the issue. So tired with MS

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-04-26T17:26:22+00:00

    Build 25.065.0406.0002 (64-bit)

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-04-26T23:52:39+00:00

    App version doesn't matter imo.

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