2026.8.15, OneDrive Client No Longer Support Windows 10 21H2
Phenomenon:
The existing OneDrive client on Windows 10 21H2 and earlier versions of Windows will show:
Scenario 1: OneDrive v26 version, clicking the OneDrive icon causes no response.
Scenario 2: OneDrive v21. Clicking the OneDrive icon brings up the login interface, but after entering the account and password, the account keeps spinning in circles. After waiting 30 minutes, it still keeps spinning.
Reason:
According to Microsoft's official website, starting August 15, 2026, the OneDrive client will no longer support Windows 10, 21H2, and earlier Windows versions.
The following is a statement from Microsoft's official website:
Important
Support has ended for selected OneDrive desktop apps running on the following versions of Windows:
Windows 7, 8, and 8.1: Support ended January 1, 2022.
Windows 10 21H2 and earlier: Support ended on August 15, 2026.
Windows 10 21H2 and earlier
If your computer is running Windows 10 21H2 and earlier, the OneDrive desktop app is already built in. As of August 15, 2026, we ended support for the OneDrive desktop apps running on Windows 10 21H2 and earlier. The app may continue to function, but it will not receive new updates and compatibility and functionality are not guaranteed.
