Get rid of One Drive

[fsnyder1322]

One Drive is Driving me Nut! is there a way to get rid of it on Windows 11? If I delete the program will it cause problems with my computer. I use Eye Drive for all my backups.

 

[Ian]

Yep, you can disable it or uninstall it completely.

Easiest way to uninstall it is to go to Start > Settings > Apps > Apps & Features > Microsoft One Drive > Uninstall

 

[PA-WOODCHUCK]

I'm running win10 and didn't like how folders such as documents, pictures, etc. were all pointing to onedrive. I removed it, on re-installed on D: on my PC. Not sure what will happen when I move to win11 if location will go to default or not. I mainly use onedrive to upload files/photos, etc. from mobile devices or other PC's at home.

 

[orlbuckeye]

There is a setting when you install Windows that ask do you want to save to One Drive or a local drive. Remember One Drive is storage space in the cloud. Locally is where stuff is stored that goes to One Drive after syncing.

 

[fsnyder1322]

In Windows 11 OneDrive takes over everything. Files close s l o w l y because it is syncing with the cloud. When I open some of my files it takes 6 1/2 minutes to appear on screen as it retrieves everything from OneDrive. On This PC > Documents my files are not really there they are on OneDrive. How do I get them onto my computer where I want them?

 

[fsnyder1322]

There is a setting when you install Windows that ask do you want to save to One Drive or a local drive. Remember One Drive is storage space in the cloud. Locally is where stuff is stored that goes to One Drive after syncing.

I got a new computer with Windows 11 installed. I don't recall that option.

 

[orlbuckeye]

Google it you can change it. The options are to save to One Drive or local drives.

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[joss]

@OP You can uninstall One Drive by using Revo Uninstaller. Great program and works very well.

 

[davehc]

hey yu guys! The input is always welcome, for possible alternatives, but this OP query was answered quickly in in post #2

 

[orlbuckeye]

Im not sure how turning One Drive off works with Office 365. If your using Office 365.

 

[joss]

That is a good question orlbuckeye. I personally do not use office 365. Instead I use Open office.

 

[davehc]

I am not, and probably never will, use 365. But I see instructions on how to use it offline, or turn off onedrive........?