How to Get Rid of OneDrive on Windows 10 and 11: A Complete GuideUpdated 15 days ago
To get rid of OneDrive on Windows 10 and 11, right-click the OneDrive icon in the taskbar, go to Settings, and under the Account tab, click Unlink this PC. Then, uninstall OneDrive from Settings > Apps.
Key Highlights: Get Rid of OneDrive on Windows 10 and 11
- Unlink and Disable OneDrive
- Unlink your OneDrive account from the OneDrive Settings to stop syncing.
- Disable OneDrive from Task Manager to prevent it from starting up automatically.
- Remove OneDrive via Settings
- Use Group Policy Editor (Pro/Enterprise versions) to disable OneDrive for file storage.
- This prevents OneDrive from running without uninstalling it.
- Uninstall OneDrive Completely
- Uninstall OneDrive via Settings > Apps or use Command Prompt for a deeper removal.
- Delete residual files in the File Explorer and clean up the Registry.
- Disable OneDrive in File Explorer
Modify the Registry to remove OneDrive from File Explorer's navigation pane.
- Backup Files First
Before removing OneDrive, back up your files as you will lose automatic cloud syncing and storage.