How to Uninstall and Reinstall OneDrive on Windows 11

OneDrive is a free app built right into Windows 11. It helps you save and sync your files online. This means you can access your files from any device like your PC, phone, or the web at OneDrive.live.com.

Sometimes, OneDrive might have issues. Or you just want to reset it. This guide will show you easy steps to uninstall and reinstall OneDrive on your Windows 11 PC.

What Happens When You Uninstall OneDrive?

• You won’t be able to open the OneDrive app anymore.
• OneDrive will stop running automatically when your PC starts.
• It won’t show up in your Start menu or File Explorer sidebar.
• Your OneDrive files won’t sync with the cloud anymore.
• Your files are still saved on your PC in the OneDrive folder.

Tip: Before uninstalling, it’s a good idea to turn off OneDrive backup. Move important files to normal folders on your PC. This keeps everything safe.

How to Uninstall OneDrive

1. Open Settings. Press Win + I keys together.
2. Click on Apps on the left side.
3. Click on Installed apps (or Apps & features) on the right.
4. Find Microsoft OneDrive in the list.
5. Click the three dots next to it. Then click Uninstall. [ADMIN REQUIRED]
6. When asked to confirm, click Uninstall again.
7. Close Settings when done.

See these screenshots for help:

How to Reinstall OneDrive

1. Go to the official OneDrive download page. Download OneDrive for Windows
2. Click the download button to get the OneDriveSetup.exe file.
3. Save it to your Desktop or any folder you like.
4. Double-click OneDriveSetup.exe to start the installation.
5. You will see a small window saying “Microsoft OneDrive Setup” while it installs.
6. When installation finishes, open OneDrive and sign in with your Microsoft account to set it up.

Here are screenshots to guide you:

Summary

• Easy to do: You can uninstall or reinstall OneDrive quickly through Settings and a download link.
• Your files stay safe: Uninstalling OneDrive doesn’t delete files on your PC or cloud.
• Cloud access remains: You can still get to your files anytime at onedrive.live.com.
• Backup first: Turn off backup and move files to local folders before uninstalling to keep them safe.
• Reinstall anytime: Download the latest OneDrive from Microsoft’s website whenever you want.

By following these steps, you can fix, refresh, or reset OneDrive on your Windows 11 PC easily.

More help from Microsoft: Turn off, disable, or uninstall OneDrive – Microsoft Support