This article describes how to disable and uninstall Microsoft OneDrive in Windows 11.
Microsoft OneDrive is a feature in Windows 11 that keeps your photos and files backed up to the cloud, synced, and accessible on all devices connected to your OneDrive account.
Many users may not want to install and enable OneDrive in Windows 11. One reason is the persistent prompts encouraging them to use OneDrive to back up their data. If you already have another online storage service, such as Dropbox, you might prefer not to use OneDrive for the same purpose.
To avoid receiving constant prompts to use OneDrive for backups, you can disable and uninstall the app from your device.
How to uninstall OneDrive in Windows 11
To remove OneDrive from Windows 11, you can easily disable and uninstall it using simple commands. This will completely eliminate it from your system.
To uninstall OneDrive, you first need to check whether you are using the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows 11. If you’re unsure which version you have, follow these steps to find out.
Open the Start menu, access the Settings app, and navigate to the “System” section, then select “About.” The version will be displayed under System type.
After determining the version of Windows you’re running, go to Start and search for “Command Prompt,” then select the app and right-click to Run as administrator.
When the Command Prompt opens, run the commands below to disable and uninstall OneDrive.
For 64-bit systems, run the commands below:
taskkill /f /im OneDrive.exe %SystemRoot%\SysWOW64\OneDriveSetup.exe /uninstall
For 32-bit systems, run the commands below:
taskkill /f /im OneDrive.exe %SystemRoot%\System32\OneDriveSetup.exe /uninstall
That will disable OneDrive from your computer and uninstall it.
Conclusion:
- Disabling and uninstalling Microsoft OneDrive in Windows 11 is a straightforward process.
- Users who prefer alternative storage services can easily remove OneDrive from their system to avoid prompts.
- The commands used to uninstall OneDrive are similar to those in Windows 10, ensuring familiarity for long-time users.
- Always check your system type (32-bit or 64-bit) before executing the commands to ensure successful uninstallation.
- Following these steps will help maintain a clutter-free and personalized computing environment.
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