In this tutorial, we will explain how to fix OneNote Error Code 0xe00001BB, Section file is corrupted when you try to save or sync a OneNote on your computer.
What is the cause for error code 0xe00001BB, Section is corrupted?
It looks like this section file is corrupted.OneNote might be able to fix it, but you should avoid working here in the meantime (Error code 0xe00001BB).
The error occurs when you try to save or sync a OneNote. This can be caused due to a corrupted OneNote cache or a corrupted OneNote installation.
How to fix OneNote Error Code 0xe00001BB
To fix OneNote Error Code 0xe00001BB, Section file is corrupted, follow the solutions below.
- Clear OneNote Cache
- Create a new Notebook in OneNote
- Repair Office installation.
1] Clear OneNote Cache
Clear the OneNote cache and see if that helps you. To delete the OneNote cache folder, close the OneNote application and open the following file location:
C:\Users\<user>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneNote\16.0
You will see a folder named cache. Right-click and delete it.
If the Backup folder is too large, and if you think you don’t need it, you can delete it too.
Then check if the error persists.
2] Create a new Notebook in OneNote
Since the notebook section is corrupted, create a new one and copy the content from the problematic file to the new notebook.
3] Repair Office
If you have a corrupted Office installation, the notebook sections will also be corrupted. To repair your Office installation, follow the steps below.
- Open Windows Settings
- Select Apps settings
- Lear for the app in Apps and features
- Select the Office app and click on the 3-dots link
- Click on Modify
- Select Quick Repair or Online Repair.
Alternatively, launch the Control Panel and click on Programs and Features.
Select Office/ Microsoft 365 and hit the Change button.
You have two options either perform a Quick Repair or an in-depth Online Repair. Select the first option (Quick Repair). If the issue persists, select the second option (Online Repair).
Read: Troubleshoot OneNote problems, errors & issues.
We hope this tutorial helps you fix the OneNote Error Code 0xe00001BB, Section file is corrupted; if you have questions about the tutorial, let us know in the comments.
