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how to stop one drive from auto uploading

Anonymous
2023-05-19T20:34:28+00:00

one drive was not auto uploading everthing b4 i reinstalled ( clean install ) win 10, but right after reinstallation it started forced uploading of files, how do i stop one drive to do so, i want one drive to be active in task bar so i may uploadany necessary file, but do not want it to upload thnig auto.. i d onot see any settings like b4 to to do so..can nany body guide?

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-05-21T00:41:19+00:00

    i reinstalled one drive to check your recommendations but it filled all the drive with useless **** uploads, there was no such option what you suggested. microsoft has added few new features ( 3 folders ) to click on them to stop auto uploads, i stopped in this way, the one drive stopped syncing for a while and then again started auto uploading... plz check this youtube video...

    https://youtu.be/9DlEXIT9TZ8 

    i ve deleted one drive with some uninstaller programe.. they ve ruined win 10 with such kind of forced and **** uselss auto upgrade feature which can not be controlled by the users who are the customers as well..

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  2. Rodrigo Queiroz 77,500 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-05-19T22:12:12+00:00

    Hi baktazjam,

    I'm Rodrigo and I'll help you.

    Make sure THat the backup option is disabled, To do it, right-click the OneDrive icon on the right side of the taskbar > Settings > Manage backup > turn off all options for the folders.

    Now OneDrive will not upload automatically your files, only the files you place in the OneDrive folder.

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  3. Rodrigo Queiroz 77,500 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-05-21T03:45:55+00:00

    It will try to upload every file in the OneDrive folder, indefinitely. The only way to completely stop the sync is to quit (close) OneDrive.

    These three folders are the backup feature, keep it deactivated (as it is) to avoid more files uploading.

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  4. Rodrigo Queiroz 77,500 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-05-21T03:56:37+00:00

    Is it disabled, and will not enable at the moment because there is not enough storage on OneDrive.

    You will only be able to stop the automatic upload and keep OneDrive open by removing the unsynced files from the OneDrive folder.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-05-21T03:53:02+00:00

    well those 3 became enabled automaticaly...

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