How to Remove OneDrive

Last Updated: November 12, 2022 Tested

This wikiHow teaches you how to remove OneDrive from your Windows PC. OneDrive can be completely uninstalled from Windows 7 and 10, but only unlinked from Windows 8 and 8.1.

Method 1

Method 1 of 4:

Windows 11

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Click on the Start button.
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Click on the Settings icon.

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In the newly opened Settings dialog, click on the Apps tab.
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Click on the Installed Apps.
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Scroll down and select Microsoft OneDrive.
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Click on the three dots and select the Uninstall option.

Method 2

Method 2 of 4:

Windows 10

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Press ⊞ Win+S. This opens the search bar, typically at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
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Type apps & features into the search bar. A list of matching results will appear.
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Click Apps & Features.
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Scroll down and select Microsoft OneDrive. You should see two buttons appear beneath this option.
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Click Uninstall. Once the application is removed, it will no longer appear in the list.
- If prompted to enter a username and password, use the info associated with your Administrator account.

Method 3

Method 3 of 4:

Windows 8

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Press ⊞ Win+i to open the Charms bar. Though OneDrive cannot be completely removed from Windows 8, you can unlink your account to disable the service.^{[1]
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Click Change PC Settings.
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Click OneDrive.
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Click Sync Settings. It’s in the left column.^{[2]
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Slide the “Sync your settings on this PC” switch to Off. It’s near the top of the main panel.
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Click File storage. It’s the first option in the left column.^{[3]
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Slide the “Save documents to OneDrive by default” switch to Off. Now that you’ve disabled syncing, it’s safe to unlink your account.
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Right-click the OneDrive icon in the task bar. It’s the cloud icon near the clock, usually at one of the corners of the desktop.^{[4]
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- You may have to click the arrow to view additional icons if you don’t see OneDrive.
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Click Settings.
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Click the Account tab.
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Click Unlink this PC.
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Click Unlink account. This signs you out of your OneDrive account, effectively disabling OneDrive.

Method 4

Method 4 of 4:

Windows 7

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Click the
button. It’s usually at the bottom-left corner of the screen. This opens the start menu and the search bar.
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Type programs into the search bar. A list of matching results will appear.^{[5]
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Click Programs and Features.
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Scroll down and click Microsoft OneDrive.
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Click Uninstall. Once the application is removed, it will no longer appear in the app list.
- If prompted to enter a username and password, use the info associated with your Administrator account.