How to Disable Onedrive

OneDrive is already preinstalled and available in Windows 10. To prevent continuous file syncs, tidy up the Windows file explorer, or safeguard your data from specific forms of cybercrime, you can think about disable OneDrive. 

You can either use the "pause" function found under the settings tab or delete the files from your OneDrive folder as a temporary fix. You can remove or unlink OneDrive from your device if you'd like a longer-term solution.

Disable OneDrive in Just 3 steps

Step-1 Long press app: First step is to locate the app on your mobile and long press it.

• OneDrive generally remains inbuilt on your mobile.

• To disable it first you have to long press on the app for 2 to 3 seconds

Step-2 Choose "Disable": After that you have to select "Disable" option

• Once you have long pressed on the app a pop up will appear

• choose disable option from that.

Step-3 Click "Disable": Lastly Click on the disable option in the final confirmation

Once again the disable option will appear, and this the last time

This is mandatory because they want to make sure if you really want to disable this or not. Thus you have click on that option once again.

Thus with the simple steps you can disable OneDrive. You can aslo unlink OneDrive from your computer. Lets check the following questions.

FAQs

Why should OneDrive be disabled?

OneDrive is already preinstalled and available in Windows 10. However, you might think about turning off the application for a number of reasons, such as avoiding continuous file synchronization, optimising the Windows file explorer, or safeguarding your data from specific forms of cybercrime.

Is OneDrive a must for my laptop?

Use OneDrive to store files in the cloud, collaborate on content, and share documents, photographs, and other files with others. With a Microsoft 365 subscription, you get 1 TB of storage and exclusive OneDrive capabilities. OneDrive is an online storage solution for your business or academic institution.

OneDrive may be deleted from my PC?

You have the option to remove or uninstall OneDrive from your computer through the Control Panel.Launch the Control Panel.Programs > Uninstall an application is the option you want.Pick out the Microsoft OneDrive and then right-click it on the following page.To proceed, select Uninstall.You will then be able to successfully uninstall OneDrive from the computer.

Will my files be lost if I stop using OneDrive?

Your data will still be available even if you stop paying for the service or if the free storage period runs out. Although you won't be able to upload files until you upgrade your storage or free up space on your OneDrive, you will still be able to view, share, and download files from there.

If I have Google Photos, do I still need OneDrive?

However, Google Photos has pricing and photo editing benefits. OneDrive, which accepts more file formats than Google Photos, has an advantage in terms of storage formats. So, if you want to use OneDrive to store more than just photos and other types of files, do so.

You should know this question before you disable OneDrive on Windows 10. For more check Sirhow page.