Rename the MSOSYNC.EXE File
Sometime, renaming the executable file might prove beneficial in addressing the issue. This can be particularly useful when the file gets damaged or is not functioning as expected.
Step 1: Press Windows Key + E to open file explorer
Step 2: Navigate to this path in file explorer
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office
Step 3: Then, Click on “office16” or “office15”
Step 4: Rename “msosync.exe” to “msosync_old.exe” for easy identification and reversal if necessary.
What is Msosync.exe and How to Fix It?
Msosync.exe is a Microsoft Office process that synchronizes Office files between a local machine and the Office 365 cloud. It is a background process designed to manage the cache for quicker access to Office files.
However, users may encounter errors that disrupt its operation. This process is associated with Microsoft Office Document Cache and is designed to manage the cache for quicker access to Office files. In this article, We’ll show how to fix MSOSYNC.EXE Error Messages.
Table of Content
- What is MSOSYNC.EXE?
- 1. Restore Your PC To The Latest Restore Point
- 2. Rename the MSOSYNC.EXE File
- 3. Kill the Task in Task Scheduler
- 4. Repair Microsoft Office
- 5. Uninstall OneDrive
- 6. Run System File Checker (SFC)