How to Stop OneDrive from Starting Automatically in Windows 11
Stopping OneDrive (Microsoft’s built-in cloud storage service that launches in the background when you turn on your PC) from starting automatically in Windows 11 speeds up your boot time and keeps your taskbar clean.
Disable OneDrive from automatically starting by right-clicking its icon in the system tray , selecting Settings, then Preferences, and unchecking “Start OneDrive automatically when I sign in to Windows.” Alternatively, open Task Manager , find Microsoft OneDrive in the Startup tab, and select Disable.
Disabling this startup habit stops OneDrive from slowing down your computer. You can still open OneDrive by hand whenever you want to check your cloud files.
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