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
    2025-03-03T20:20:37+00:00

    03/03/25 - Just started, no intentional changes to microsoft. Swapping to google drive, as it works.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-02-28T02:52:07+00:00

    the same for me.

    it's really ugly, MS never reply for anything.

    Even many customers are paying for it.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-02-24T22:38:25+00:00

    This issue hit me today at appx 2:00 PM CST (Chicago, IL, USA)

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-02-21T07:16:44+00:00

    Good Question. I just noticed this issue today for the first time. I can't believe it's not fixed yet. It used to work fine. All of a sudden the folder opens a browser from Windows Explorer. Previously it was a folder shortcut that would just redirect to the target shared folder.

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-02-20T17:14:06+00:00

    Any update on this issue? I have the same problem.

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