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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.

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