If you’re using Windows 10 and have no need for Microsoft’s cloud storage service, OneDrive, you might be wondering how to remove it from your system. Whether you want to free up space or simply do not use OneDrive, this step-by-step guide will show you how to remove it from your Windows 10 computer. Just follow these easy steps:

Step 1: Disable OneDrive

The first step in removing OneDrive is to disable its integration with your Windows 10 computer. To do this:

  • Right-click on the OneDrive icon in the taskbar.
  • Select “Settings” from the context menu that appears.
  • In the “Settings” tab, uncheck the box that says “Start OneDrive automatically when I sign in to Windows”.
  • Click “OK” to save the changes.

Step 2: Unlink OneDrive Account

The next step is to unlink your OneDrive account from your Windows 10 computer. Follow these steps:

  • Right-click on the OneDrive icon in the taskbar again.
  • Choose “Settings” from the context menu.
  • In the “Account” tab, click on the “Unlink” button.
  • Confirm your action by clicking “Unlink account”.

Step 3: Remove OneDrive from File Explorer

To remove OneDrive from the File Explorer navigation pane, follow these instructions:

  • Press the Windows key + R to open the “Run” dialog box.
  • Type “regedit” and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.
  • Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6}
  • Delete the key by right-clicking on it and selecting “Delete”.
  • Click “Yes” to confirm the deletion.

Step 4: Uninstall OneDrive

Finally, it’s time to uninstall OneDrive from your Windows 10 computer. Here’s how:

  • Open the “Run” dialog box by pressing the Windows key + R.
  • Type “cmd” and press Enter to open the Command Prompt.
  • Copy and paste the following command: “taskkill /f /im OneDrive.exe”
  • Hit Enter to execute the command.
  • Next, type “OneDrive /uninstall” and press Enter.
  • Wait for the process to complete.

Once you’ve completed these steps, OneDrive will be successfully removed from your Windows 10 computer. You will no longer see it in your File Explorer or taskbar. Remember that removing OneDrive is not reversible, so make sure you don’t need it before uninstalling.

If you ever decide to use OneDrive again in the future, you can download and install it from the Microsoft website or the Windows Store. Enjoy your OneDrive-free Windows 10 experience!

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