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How do I turn off onedrive?

Kenneth Southard 40 Reputation points
2026-01-19T17:10:36.4866667+00:00

I want to stop sending files to OneDrive. How do I change the setting on my computer.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
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Aymeric-B 29,380 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-01-19T17:55:55.13+00:00

Hello !

To stop syncing your files with OneDrive, click on OneDrive's icon (in the bottom-right corner of your screen, where the date & hour sit) and select the Settings icon.
In the window that opens, click on "Manage backup" and turn off all folder synchronization. Once done, close the window.
Your files will stop being sent to OneDrive.

Please let me know if you have any other question !

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    2026-01-19T17:10:44.92+00:00

    To turn off OneDrive and stop sending files to it, you can follow these steps:

    1. Unlink OneDrive:
      • Right-click the OneDrive cloud icon in the taskbar notification area.
      • Select Settings.
      • Go to the Account tab and click on Unlink this PC.
      • Confirm the action.
    2. Disable OneDrive from Startup:
      • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
      • Go to the Startup tab.
      • Find Microsoft OneDrive in the list, right-click it, and select Disable.
    3. Block OneDrive File Sync (if you are using Intune):
      • If you're managing devices with Intune, you can block OneDrive file sync through the settings available in the Intune for Education.
      • This setting can prevent the device from syncing files to OneDrive.

    By following these steps, you can effectively stop OneDrive from syncing files on your computer.

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