Microsoft's OneDrive cloud storage is tightly integrated into Windows 11. It's the default option for Microsoft 365 subscribers there. However, not everyone is invested in the Microsoft ecosystem, and some may use Google Drive, Dropbox, or iCloud to keep files safe. If you're among these individuals, you should disable OneDrive in Windows 11.
When you sign in to your Windows computer, OneDrive automatically syncs in the background. This also has a significant impact on power consumption. Before OneDrive starts syncing files to the cloud and consumes all your internet bandwidth, you should disable it completely.
1. Pause when syncing
This is a quick and temporary solution for OneDrive on Windows 11. If you want to stop OneDrive sync Temporarily for a few hours, you can easily do this from the Windows 11 taskbar.
Step 1: Click icon OneDrive in Windows 11 taskbar.
Step 2: Click OneDrive instructions and settings.
Step 3: Locate Pause sync Click on 8 hours, 24 hours, or XNUMX hours.
Unfortunately, there are only three time frames. We hope to see more options for pausing OneDrive sync in future updates—10 hours, 12 hours, 48 hours, etc.
2. Reverse ONEDRIVE account
If you no longer plan to use OneDrive on your Windows PC or laptop, you can reverse your Microsoft account from it.
You'll still be signed in to other Microsoft services like Office apps, Microsoft Store, etc., but OneDrive won't be welcome on your PC.
Step 1: Select icon OneDrive from the taskbar.
Step 2: Locate Help and Settings.
Step 3: go to the Settings.
Step 5: Confirm your decision, and OneDrive files will stop syncing. Files available locally on this device will remain, removing files available online only.
3. Uninstall MICROSOFT ONEDRIVE
This is ideal for those who use OneDrive's competitors on Windows. Now that Google has brought things together andSingle drive desktop version Google One subscribers may be tempted to try it on Windows 11.
In this case, you may no longer need OneDrive on Windows 11. Uninstall the service using the steps below.
Step 1: Open an app Windows Settings (Use keys Windows + I).
Step 2: Go to List Applications.
Step 3: Locate Apps and features.
Step 4: Scroll down to Microsoft OneDrive.
Step 5: Click Menu Three point Next to it and select uninstall.
Confirm your decision and you're good to go without OneDrive on Windows 11.
4. Disable ONEDRIVE when starting Windows 11
OneDrive has a significant power consumption impact during the Windows 11 startup process. If you no longer use OneDrive in Windows 11, it's time to disable OneDrive at startup. Here's how.
Step 1: Open menu Windows Settings (Use keys Windows + I).
Step 2: Locate Applications from the left sidebar.
Step 3: Click Startup.
Step 4: Disabled OneDrive from the following list.
5. Disable the drive at once from the Group Policy Editor
Microsoft allows you to disable the OneDrive service from the Group Policy Editor. Here's what you need to do.
Step 1: press the . key Windows And type Group policy.
Step 2: You will see an option to edit group policy, click on it. Enter and open Local Group Policy Editor.
Step 3: Go to the next track.
Computer configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > OneDrive
Step 4: Double click Prevent OneDrive from being used To store files.
Step 5: Locate Maybe From policy settings.
Step 6: Click "Application" and press the . button "OK".
Users also have the option to disable OneDrive via the Registry Editor. However, we don't recommend this route. A single mistake could corrupt essential Windows services.
Disable OneDrive in Windows 11
Now that iCloud is officially available from the Microsoft Store, it can be an ideal solution for iPhone users toiCloud Password Sync Media on Windows 11. Which OneDrive competitor will you use in Windows 11? Share your choice in the comments below.
