How to Get Rid of OneDrive in File Explorer
Are you tired of seeing OneDrive cluttering up your File Explorer? Maybe you’re looking to streamline your file management or simply want to remove OneDrive from your system entirely. Whatever the reason, we’ve got you covered with a step-by-step guide on how to get rid of OneDrive in File Explorer. Follow these instructions to reclaim your file management experience and free up some space on your computer.
Step 1: Uninstall OneDrive
The first step to removing OneDrive from File Explorer is to uninstall it from your computer. Here’s how:
1. Click on the Start button and select “Settings.”
2. In the Settings window, click on “Apps.”
3. Scroll down and find “OneDrive” in the list of apps.
4. Click on “OneDrive” and then select “Uninstall.”
5. Follow the prompts to complete the uninstallation process.
Step 2: Remove OneDrive from File Explorer
After uninstalling OneDrive, you’ll need to remove it from File Explorer. Here’s how:
1. Open File Explorer.
2. Click on the “View” tab at the top of the window.
3. In the “Layout” group, click on “Options.”
4. In the “Folder Options” window, click on the “View” tab.
5. Scroll down and find the “Use OneDrive as default save location” option.
6. Uncheck the box next to this option.
7. Click “Apply” and then “OK” to save the changes.
Step 3: Delete OneDrive Folders
Now that OneDrive is uninstalled and removed from File Explorer, you’ll want to delete any remaining OneDrive folders on your computer. Here’s how:
1. Open File Explorer.
2. Navigate to the OneDrive folder, typically located in the “Documents” or “My Documents” folder.
3. Delete the OneDrive folder.
4. Restart your computer to ensure all changes take effect.
Step 4: Remove OneDrive from Startup
To ensure that OneDrive doesn’t automatically start and take up system resources, you can remove it from the startup list. Here’s how:
1. Open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc or right-clicking on the taskbar and selecting “Task Manager.”
2. In the Task Manager window, click on the “Startup” tab.
3. Find “OneDrive” in the list of startup programs.
4. Right-click on OneDrive and select “Disable.”
5. Close Task Manager.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you should now have successfully removed OneDrive from File Explorer. Not only will this declutter your file management experience, but it may also help improve your computer’s performance. Remember to backup any important files before proceeding with the uninstallation process, and if you ever decide to use OneDrive again, you can always reinstall it from the Microsoft Store.
