OneDrive is a cloud storage service that comes pre-installed on Windows 10, enabling you to store and synchronize files across different devices. However, there are instances when you may want to remove OneDrive. Maybe you don’t use OneDrive or prefer another cloud storage service, or you just want to free up system resources. Whatever the reasons, OneDrive is relatively easy. Here are the steps to remove OneDrive from your computer:

Step 1: Stop OneDrive from Running

Before you start uninstalling OneDrive, you must stop it from running in the background. You can do this by pressing the Windows key and R simultaneously to launch the Run dialog box. Then type msconfig into the box and hit Enter. This will open the System Configuration tool.

Next, go to the Services tab and scroll down until you see the Microsoft OneDrive service. Uncheck the box beside it and click OK. This will OneDrive from launching automatically when you start your computer.

Step 2: Uninstall OneDrive

To remove OneDrive, press the Windows key and X simultaneously, and click on Apps and features from the pop-up menu. Then scroll down until you see the OneDrive app and select it. Click on the Uninstall button and confirm that you want to remove the app. This will delete OneDrive from your computer.

Step 3: Remove OneDrive from File Explorer

After uninstalling OneDrive, you may notice that it still appears in File Explorer. To remove it, you need to edit the Windows registry. Before you do this, make sure you back up your registry in case anything goes wrong.

To open the Registry Editor, press the Windows key and R simultaneously, type regedit into the Run dialog box and press Enter. Then navigate to the following key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6}.

Under this key, you should see a subkey labeled System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree. Right-click on it and select Delete. This will remove OneDrive from File Explorer.

Step 4: Disable OneDrive on Startup

Even after uninstalling OneDrive, you may still see some remnants of the app on your computer. OneDrive may also continue to launch at startup, slowing down your system. To prevent this, you can use Task Manager to OneDrive from starting up.

To open Task Manager, press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys simultaneously. Then go to the Startup tab and scroll down until you see the OneDrive app. Select it and click on the Disable button. This will prevent OneDrive from starting up when you log into your computer.

Conclusion

Removing OneDrive from your computer is a simple process that involves stopping OneDrive from running, uninstalling the app, editing the registry to remove OneDrive from File Explorer, and disabling OneDrive on startup. However, before you remove OneDrive, make sure you have another cloud storage service to replace it if necessary. Also, keep in mind that removing built-in apps such as OneDrive may affect the stability of your operating system. Therefore, it’s recommended to only remove apps that you genuinely don’t need.

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