Microsoft OneDrive has folder with only nums in it's name

1. What Is This Process Doing on Your PC?

The process you’re seeing, Microsoft.SharePoint.exe, is part of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Even if you don't actively use SharePoint, OneDrive integrates with it for collaboration and file sharing purposes.

Folder with Numeric Names:
The folder structure (like a.b.c.d) is typical for Microsoft apps, representing versioned directories where updates are managed.

• Why It’s in LISTENING Mode:
  This is usually related to local network communication, not external connections. It helps apps like OneDrive sync files, manage permissions, and enable real-time collaboration. It’s common for:
• Office document co-authoring
• SharePoint/OneDrive sync
• Local discovery services

2. How to Disable or Control the Process

Option A: Disable via Task Scheduler (Recommended)

1. Press Win + R → Type taskschd.msc → Enter.
2. Navigate to Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Office.
3. Look for tasks related to SharePoint Sync or Office Background Tasks.
4. Right-click → Disable.

Option B: Disable OneDrive Integration

If it’s tied to OneDrive’s collaboration features:

1. Right-click the OneDrive icon in the system tray → Settings.
2. Go to the Office tab (if available).
3. Uncheck:
• “Use Office applications to sync Office files that I open”
4. Restart your PC.

Option C: Use Windows Group Policy (For Advanced Users)

1. Press Win + R → Type gpedit.msc → Enter.
2. Navigate to:
   Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Microsoft Office → Miscellaneous
3. Look for settings related to SharePoint or Background Services and disable them.

(If you don’t see gpedit.msc, you may need Windows Pro or higher.)

Option D: Disable Auto-Start (if it's a standalone service)

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc → Go to the Startup tab.
2. Look for anything related to SharePoint, Microsoft 365, or OneDrive.
3. Right-click → Disable.

If not listed, check Services:

• Press Win + R → Type services.msc
• Find “Microsoft SharePoint” or “Office Background Task Handler” → Right-click → Properties → Startup type: Disabled.

How to disable it or disable autostart? Add. Steps carefuly.

Via Registry Editor:

Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.

Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\OneDrive.

If the OneDrive key doesn’t exist, create it.

Create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value named DisableFileSyncNGSC and set its value to 1.

Verify Network Activity (Optional, for Peace of Mind)

Since it’s in LISTENING mode:

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
2. Run:

bash

netstat -ano | findstr LISTENING

1. Match the PID with the process in Task Manager to see if it’s only listening locally.

(If it’s not making external connections, it’s likely safe.)

Final Notes

• Don’t delete the folders manually—this could break Office/OneDrive functionality.
• These background processes are common, but if you’re security-conscious, disabling auto-start and monitoring network activity is the right approach.

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