Why does OneDrive restart Windows Explorer?
Applies ToOneDrive (home or personal) OneDrive (work or school)

When you sign in to Windows after OneDrive has been updated, Windows Explorer will exit and restart.

Is OneDrive crashing Windows Explorer?

No, the restarting of Windows Explorer is to ensure that sync can work correctly.

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