Fix \”Onedrive.exe – Entry Point Not Found: The procedure entry point CfExecute Could Not Be Located in the dynamic link library…..\” Error in Windows 10

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🧠 Story: A Frustrating Boot-Up Surprise
Imagine powering on your Windows 10 computer, expecting to dive into work — but instead, you’re greeted by an annoying popup:
“Onedrive.exe – Entry Point Not Found. The procedure entry point CfExecute could not be located in the dynamic link library….”
This was my experience on a Lenovo laptop. But let me clarify: just because I used Lenovo doesn\’t mean this fix is Lenovo-specific. After testing on other brands like Dell and Toshiba, it became clear — this issue is related to Windows 10, not the laptop brand.
If you\’re using any laptop or PC running Windows 10, the solution I’ll show below will work for you.

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📚 Table of Contents

1. Summary of the Problem
2. Problem Symptoms
3. How to Fix Steps
4. Prefer Watching the Fix Instead?
5. FAQs
6. Final Result
7. Additional Tip
8. Conclusion
9. Got Questions or Feedback?

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🧾 Summary of the Problem
This error typically appears immediately after logging into Windows 10. It’s related to OneDrive’s startup process attempting to load a function (CFExecute) from a system DLL (Dynamic Link Library), which is either corrupted, outdated, or incompatible.
The likely cause is a conflict between system files and a corrupted or outdated OneDrive installation.

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🛑 Problem Symptoms:
• A popup appears at login:
“Onedrive.exe – Entry Point Not Found: The procedure entry point CFExecute could not be located…”
• OneDrive icon fails to appear in the system tray.
• Background sync is broken.
• System may run slower during startup.
• Error repeats after every restart.

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🔧 How to Fix It Step-by-Step
Here’s the complete fix that works on any Windows 10 laptop or PC:
🔹 Step 1: Open Apps & Features
• Click on the Windows Search Box in the taskbar.
• Type app, and click on Apps & Features from the results.

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🔹 Step 2: Locate Microsoft OneDrive
• Scroll to find Microsoft OneDrive.
• Click on it to reveal Modify and Uninstall options.

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🔹 Step 3: Uninstall OneDrive
• Click Uninstall.
• Confirm when prompted:
“This app and its related info will be uninstalled.”
• Click Uninstall again.
• When the User Account Control dialog box appears, click Yes.

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❗ Note: If OneDrive still appears in the list, repeat the uninstall process until it disappears.
🔹 Step 4: Reinstall OneDrive
• Open your browser and search: Download OneDrive
• Click on the official Microsoft link.
• Download the OneDrive setup.

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🔹 Step 5: Install the Setup
• Once downloaded, open the file location.
• Double-click the installer.
• Click Yes on the UAC prompt.

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🔹 Step 6: Verify Installation
• Go to Settings > Apps & Features.
• Make sure Microsoft OneDrive is listed again.
• Restart your computer.

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📥 OneDrive Setup After Reinstallation
After some time, you\’ll notice the OneDrive icon appear in the bottom right corner (system tray) of your screen.

1. Click the OneDrive icon in the taskbar.
2. Click the Sign In button.
3. A setup pop-up will appear.
4. Enter your email address. If you don’t have an account, click Create Account.
5. Click Sign In.
6. Click Next.
7. You’ll be asked:
   “Do you want to send optional data about OneDrive & Office to Microsoft?”
   Choose one:
   o ✅ Send optional data
   o 🚫 Don’t send optional data
   Select your preference and click Accept.
8. Click Next to confirm folder location (default is usually in C: drive).
9. If prompted:
   “The OneDrive folder already exists on this PC.”
   Click Use this folder.
10. On the Sync your files screen:
    o Uncheck \”Sync all files and folders in OneDrive\” if not needed.
    o Click Next, then Not now, and keep clicking Next and Later as needed.
11. Close the popup.
    ✅ Now, OneDrive is successfully signed in and fully set up.

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📽️ Prefer Watching the Fix Instead?
If you prefer visual guidance, be sure to watch the video given below.

▶️ Watch on YouTube
(If you want to watch it in the YouTube app, tap or click the \”Watch on YouTube\” button)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What causes the \’CFExecute\’ error?
A: Usually a corrupt or outdated OneDrive version conflicting with system DLLs.
Q2: Will this fix delete my files?
A: No. Your cloud files are safe on OneDrive servers.
Q3: Does this fix work on Windows 11?
A: Yes, although menus may look slightly different.
Q4: What if OneDrive reinstalls itself again?
A: You can disable auto-install via Group Policy or Task Manager.

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✅ Final Result
After completing the steps:
• ✅ Error popup disappears.
• ✅ OneDrive sync is restored.
• ✅ System tray shows the OneDrive icon.
• ✅ Boot performance improves.
• ✅ You’re signed in and back to normal usage.

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💡 Additional Tip
If you don’t use OneDrive actively but want to keep it installed:
• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
• Go to the Startup tab.
• Right-click Microsoft OneDrive > Disable.
This prevents future startup errors without uninstalling the app.

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🏁 Conclusion
The “Onedrive.exe – Entry Point Not Found: CFExecute” error is frustrating — but entirely fixable.
Regardless of your laptop brand (HP, Dell, Lenovo, Toshiba), the root cause lies in Windows 10 and a corrupted OneDrive installation.
By uninstalling and reinstalling OneDrive and completing the sign-in/setup steps, you can resolve the issue permanently.

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