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sync icon overlay on documents, pictures etc

Anonymous
2018-10-25T08:48:03+00:00

Hi I have the latest october build on my PC brand new install.

In one drive I have told it not to sync desktop/documents

However my documents/desktop/picture folder all have a little sync icon on, and every file within them does as well.

I have checked under 'show availability' in the view options and its set to off.

How do I remove these icons, there are very distracting.

Cheers

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Settings

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-11-07T19:43:19+00:00

    Hi there, thanks for your question. You can disable the sync icon by following these steps:

    • Open File Explorer.
    • Click on the View tab.
    • Click on the Options button.
    • Options on File Explorer
    • Options on File Explorer
    • In “Folder Options,” click the View tab.
    • Under the “Navigation pane,” clear the Always show availability status option.
    • Click Apply.
    • Click OK.

    A guide to these steps can be found here:

    https://pureinfotech.com/disable-onedrive-sync-...

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

    Hopefully that helps! Please let me know if you need more help. Thanks!

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