This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to quickly and easily disable OneDrive on Windows operating systems. It's an easy process that will help you reclaim valuable storage space and control over your data.
OneDrive is a cloud storage service operated by Microsoft. It is available on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS devices. It allows users to store, sync, and share files in the cloud. OneDrive offers 5GB of free storage and users can purchase more if needed.
Although OneDrive is a useful service, some users may prefer to disable it on their Windows operating systems. Disabling OneDrive will prevent it from running in the background and using up system resources. This article will explain how to disable OneDrive on Windows operating systems.
Step 1: Disable OneDrive from the Taskbar
The first step is to disable OneDrive from the taskbar. Right-click on the OneDrive icon in the taskbar and select “Settings” from the drop-down menu. In the Settings window, uncheck the box that says “Start OneDrive automatically when I sign in to Windows.” Then click “OK” to save the changes.
Step 2: Disable OneDrive from the Settings App
The second step is to disable OneDrive from the Settings app. Open the Settings app and click on “Accounts.” Then click on “Manage Accounts.” Find the OneDrive account and click “Remove.” This will remove the OneDrive account from your computer.
Step 3: Disable OneDrive from the Control Panel
The third step is to disable OneDrive from the Control Panel. Open the Control Panel and click on “Programs.” Then click on “Programs and Features.” Find the OneDrive program and select “Uninstall.” This will completely remove OneDrive from your computer.
Step 4: Disable OneDrive from the Registry
The fourth step is to disable OneDrive from the registry. Open the registry editor by pressing the Windows key + R and typing “regedit” into the Run dialog box. Then navigate to the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\OneDrive
Right-click on the OneDrive key and select “New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.” Name the new value “DisableFileSyncNGSC” and set the value to “1.” This will disable OneDrive from running in the background.
Step 5: Disable OneDrive from Group Policy
The fifth step is to disable OneDrive from Group Policy. Open the Group Policy editor by pressing the Windows key + R and typing “gpedit.msc” into the Run dialog box. Then navigate to the following policy setting:
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > OneDrive
Find the policy setting titled “Prevent the usage of OneDrive for file storage” and set the value to “Enabled.” This will prevent users from using OneDrive for file storage.
Step 6: Uninstall OneDrive
The final step is to uninstall OneDrive. To do this, open the Control Panel and click on “Programs.” Then click on “Programs and Features.” Find the OneDrive program and select “Uninstall.” This will completely remove OneDrive from your computer.
By following these steps, you can easily disable OneDrive on Windows operating systems. Disabling OneDrive will prevent it from running in the background and using up system resources. It is important to note that disabling OneDrive will not delete any files stored in the cloud. If you need to access those files, you can still do so from a web browser.
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