Microsoft Sticky Notes has significantly improved with the newer versions of Windows OS. It has a better card-style layout, supports dark mode, and can sync with OneDrive so you never lose your notes.
But some users face an issue with the app, and their notes do not automatically sync in Windows 11. The potential reasons for this issue can be internet issues, misconfigured app settings, or a corrupt or outdated app version. Try these methods to make the Sticky Notes sync feature functional again.
1. Try Some Preliminary Fixes
Syncing the notes requires an active and uninterrupted internet connection to work properly. So, check if your PC can access the internet by launching a web-based app or opening a website in Chrome or any other web browser.
If you face network inconsistencies,restart your router the correct wayto clear its cache. Once it’s back online, connect your PC to the router and check if the sync feature works properly.
2. Terminate and Restart the Sticky Notes App
Apps can suffer glitches from time to time, so try terminating the Sticky Notes app and relaunching it again. Repeat the following steps to do that:
3. Perform a Complete Shutdown
Modern versions of Windows OS useFast Startupwhich hibernates kernel-level processes and aids the PC to boot up quickly. But if these processes glitch, you can face issues with apps and services.
As such, you can try doing a complete shutdown to see if that fixes Sticky Notes. This is a little different than your usual shutdown procedure, as you’ll be telling your PC to skip Fast Startup with a command.
Repeat the following steps:
If the app now works fine, check outwhat Fast Startup is and how to disable itso you can turn it off.
4. Sign Out and Back Into Sticky Notes
If Sticky Notes does not sync automatically, you can try signing out of the app and signing in again. Here’s how to do that:
Now, make changes to any note in the app and check if the sync issues persist or not.
5. Allow Sticky Notes Through the Windows Firewall
If the Sticky Notes app cannot bypass the Windows Firewall, it won’t be able to sync notes with other devices and the web. So, here’s how to let it through:
6. Manually Sync Your Sticky Notes
If the automatic sync feature doesn’t work in the Sticky Notes app, you can manually sync all the notes via the app settings. Repeat the following steps:
7. Update Sticky Notes
You cannot directly check for updates or update the Sticky Notes app using its settings section. Since it is a Microsoft app, you must use the Microsoft Store to check for updates and download and install them. Here’s how to do it:
8. Run the Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter
Windows contains inbuilt troubleshooters to fix issues with Apps, Networks, and other system components. Repeat the following steps to use the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter:
9. Repair or Reset Sticky Notes
Sticky Notes comes pre-installed inWindows and also has an advanced settings page. So, you can repair the app to fix issues with it or reset it to wipe its cache and personal data. Here’s how to do it:
10. Reinstall Sticky Notes
The last resort is to remove and reinstall Sticky Notes on your PC. Repeat the following steps:
Make the Sticky Notes Sync Feature Functional Again
These were the best methods to resolve the sync issues with Sticky Notes. Start with preliminary fixes and rule out network and firewall issues. Manually sync your data and update the app. Lastly, try out the advanced options and reinstall the app.
