Error Code :0x8004de40 
Error Description: OneDrive Can't sign in. Error 0x8004de40 
Login was either interrupted or unsuccessful. Please try logging in again. (Error Code: 0x8004de40)

The OneDrive error code 8004de40 points to a connectivity issue to the OneDrive cloud services. This mostly happen because of the poor internet, antivirus and VPN. If you are facing this problem on any window you don’t need to worry about any thing. Because in this article we will guide you how to do solve this issue in best way.

[Solved] Error code 8004de40 OneDrive Can't sign in
[Solved] Error code 8004de40 OneDrive Can’t sign in

1. Check Internet connection

According to Microsoft, error code 8004de40 on OneDrive happens because of poor internet connectivity or unstable internet. That’s why OneDrive have difficulty in connecting to the cloud. Before starting the troubleshoot, please make sure that you have a quality internet connection, ckeck wifi and cable connections.

2. Firewall restricting/blocking outgoing or incoming connections

Check whther your PC firewall or corpoarte firewall on your company network is not blocking connections to OneDrive cloud services.

3. Oudated TLS settings – Change Internet Properties

TLS 1.0 , 1.1 and 1.2 are security protocols which help in establishing encryption channels over the computer network. If these are disabled you can’t use One drive. Follow these steps to enable protocols.

  • Press Windows Key+R
  • Paste  inetcpl.cpl in the box and click oOk
  • Now, Move to Advance option and enable TLS 1.0 , 1.1 and 1.2 .

3. Disable your proxy Settings

Some time proxy or VPN can cause this problem. If you are using VPN stop it, if not then disable the proxy setting. To disable setting

  • Press Windows key+R
  • Now, paste  inetcpl.cpl in box and click OK.
  • Move to connections and click on LAN setting.
  • Mark the Automatically detect settings  and uncheck the  Use a proxy server for your LAN.

4. Reset Windows Socket

To reset the window socket follow the steps below

  • Type Cmd in search.
  • Paste netsh winsock reset catalog and press enter
  • Once the process is completed. Restart your PC

I hope after applying above mentioned steps onedrive error code 8004de40 is solved now. If you still have any question or suggestion ask in the comment below.

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