How to Uninstall OneDrive on Windows 10 and 11: A Comprehensive GuideUpdated a month ago
To uninstall OneDrive on Windows 10 or 11, follow these steps for a smooth removal process. First, open the Settings menu by pressing Win + I, then navigate to Apps > Apps & features. In the search bar, type OneDrive, click on it, and select Uninstall. If prompted, confirm the action to proceed with the uninstallation.
Key Highlights: Uninstall OneDrive
- Unlink OneDrive
You can unlink OneDrive from your Microsoft account through the OneDrive settings to stop syncing files without uninstalling the app.
- Uninstall via Settings
- Windows 10: Go to Settings > Apps > Apps & Features and uninstall Microsoft OneDrive.
- Windows 11: Navigate to Settings > Apps > Installed Apps, select OneDrive, and click Uninstall.
- Use Command Prompt
Run a specific command to uninstall OneDrive using Command Prompt (with admin privileges) for both Windows 10 and 11.
- Remove from File Explorer
If you don't want to uninstall OneDrive but want to hide it from File Explorer, use Registry Editor to remove OneDrive's presence.
- Disable via Group Policy (Pro/Enterprise only)
In Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise, use Group Policy Editor to disable OneDrive completely.
- Clean Up Residual Files
After uninstalling, manually delete any leftover OneDrive folders and registry entries to fully remove the app from your system.
- Backup Files
Ensure any important files stored in OneDrive are backed up before uninstalling, as you will lose cloud access once removed.