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How to Disable Or Turn Off OneDrive on Windows 11

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Key Takeaways
  • OneDrive is built into Windows 11, constantly syncing files to the cloud, consuming data and potentially slowing down PC performance.
  • To disable OneDrive on Windows 11, you can block it from startup to stop notifications, disable it to prevent file syncing, or uninstall it completely from the Apps & Features settings.
  • Disabling or removing OneDrive does not delete files, allowing access to stored data even when the application is turned off.

OneDrive is used in Windows PC to store the data of the users on the cloud. OneDrive is in-built on Windows 11, and it keeps on syncing userโ€™s files to the cloud. However, this consumes a lot of data, and continuous syncing may also slow down the performance of your PC. Therefore, to overcome these issues, many people decide to get rid of the OneDrive from Windows 11. Fortunately, there is a way to disable and remove OneDrive from Windows 11.ย 

Disable and Turn Off OneDrive from Windows 11

If you are looking forward to disabling or removing OneDrive from Windows 11, this article will help you with that. In this article, we will be discussing how you can disable or remove OneDrive from Windows 11.ย 

How To Disable Or Uninstall OneDrive From Windows 11

Blocking OneDrive From Startup In Windows 11

If you are just annoyed by the random popping up of the OneDrive notifications when you turn on your PC, you can prefer blocking OneDrive from the Startup, and the notifications will no longer disturb you. To disable OneDrive from Startup in Windows 11, follow the steps given below-

  • In theย Start menu,ย search forย Task Managerย and open it.ย 
  • Here, head to theย Startupย tab, and then selectย Microsoft OneDriveย here.ย 
  • Now, right-click on it, and then click onย Disableย to disable the Microsoft OneDrive from Startup.ย 
  • Now, whenever you restart your PC, OneDrive will not start up automatically, and you will not be disturbed by the notifications.ย 

Disabling OneDrive In Windows 11

If you donโ€™t just want to block it from the Startup, but you want to disable it so that it doesnโ€™t sync the files to the cloud and degrade the performance, you can disable it. You can permanently disable the OneDrive in Windows 11 by following the steps given below-

  • Click on theย OneDriveย icon that you will see at the corner of the taskbar. If you do not see the icon, search forย OneDriveย from theย Start Menuย and open it.
  • Click onย Help & Settingsย in theย OneDriveย and then click onย Settingsย from the menu that opens up.ย 
  • Head to theย Accountย tab in the OneDrive Settings.ย 
  • Here, under the OneDrive section, you will see an option calledย Unlink this PC.ย Click on this option to disable the OneDrive on your Windows 11 PC.ย 

Removing OneDrive From Windows 11

If you donโ€™t just want to disable the OneDrive from Windows 11, but if you want to remove it permanently, then you do have the option to do that as well. To remove OneDrive from Windows 11, follow the steps given below-

  • Head to theย Settingsย app on your PC. You can do so by pressing theย Windows + Iย key combo.ย 
  • In theย Settings, head to theย Appsย section from the left sidebar.ย 

How to Disable or Remove OneDrive From Windows 11

  • Now on the right side of the screen, click onย Apps & Features.ย From the list of app, search forย Microsoft OneDrive.ย 
  • Select OneDrive, and then click on the three dots that appear next to it. Now click onย Uninstallย to uninstall the application.ย 

How to Disable or Remove OneDrive From Windows 11

  • You will be asked to confirm uninstalling the application, confirm it, and the app will be removed from your PC permanently.ย 

FAQs

What Happens If I Turn Off OneDrive On Windows 11?

When you turn off OneDrive, it will stop syncing your files on the cloud. The files on your PC will be intact and they wonโ€™t be deleted. You will also be able to access the files on your OneDrive even if you turn it off.ย 

How Do I Disable Or Delete OneDrive?

You can easily disable or delete OneDrive on your Windows 11 by following the steps mentioned in this article. We have already discussed how you can block OneDrive on Startup, disable it, and even remove it.ย 

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Conclusion

Microsoft OneDrive is a useful application to sync your files on your PC with multiple devices. However, the application does consume your internet data and can also slow down your PC over time. Many people prefer using this application for syncing their files, but if you donโ€™t want to use it, you can prefer disabling or removing it. You can easily disable or remove Microsoft OneDrive by following the methods mentioned in this article.

Anurag Jain
Anurag Jainhttps://itechhacks.com
Anurag is a Senior content analyst with 4 years of experience in the industry. Based in India, He is extremely skilled at Windows related to How to Troubleshooting matters. His favorite topics are Windows 11, Android, and How To's.

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