Filecoauth.exe: What Is It & How to Fix Its Errors

Update the Groove music app if you get this error

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Many users have complained about an error message FileCoAuth.exe that keeps popping out of nowhere on the system. The error prevents users from opening some programs. However, this article will discuss the error and how to fix it.

Alternatively, you can read aboutOneDrive error 0x8004deefand ways to resolve it on Windows PCs.

What is Filecoauth.exe?

FileCoAuth.exe is an executable exe file that runs on the Windows operating system. It belongs to the Microsoft OneDriveFile Co-Authoring Executable process.

Further, the file comes along as an installation package with the Microsoft OneDrive Software developed by a Microsoft software developer.

How can I fix filecoauth.exe errors?

Before proceeding with any advanced solutions, go through the following preliminary checks:

If the error persists after trying the above preliminary checks, proceed with the fixes outlined below:

1. Update the Groove Music app/ Windows Media Player

Some of the users have claimed that by updating the Groove Music app, they were able to fix the issue.

2. Create a PowerShell script via Notepad

The PowerShell scripts will help you find the file location that made the calls and remove it, resolving the .exe process and stopping the pop-ups.

3. Reset the PC via the Command Prompt

Running the commands above will prompt the traditional Windows 11 Reset dialog box from the Command Prompt, allowing you to select your preferred option.

Read through our detailed guide about how toreset Windows 11 to its factory settingson your PC.

Conclusively, we have a comprehensive article about the0x8004dec5 OneDrive errorand ways to fix it on Windows PCs. Also, check how to fix theOneDrive error during shutdownon Windows 11.

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Filecoauth.exe: What Is It & How to Fix Its Errors#

What is Filecoauth.exe?#

How can I fix filecoauth.exe errors?#

1. Update the Groove Music app/ Windows Media Player#

2. Create a PowerShell script via Notepad#

3. Reset the PC via the Command Prompt#