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MarlonSP
May 19, 2026Brass Contributor
How to delete onedrive from pc permanently in windows 10
I want to completely remove OneDrive from my Windows 10 PC. I never use it and it keeps running in the background, taking up resources and popping up notifications I don't want. I've tried ignoring i...
JoshuaParker
May 19, 2026Iron Contributor
Using Settings is the simplest built-in way to how to delete onedrive from Windows 10, though it often leaves leftover files and registry entries on your system.
How to delete OneDrive from Windows 10
- Open Settings → Go to Apps → Select Apps & features
- Use the search bar to find the app
- Tap the app entry, then select Uninstall
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation
This method only uninstalls the main OneDrive program; it does not remove all leftover files. It is only suitable for a quick, temporary uninstallation. Generally speaking, this should be sufficient—at the very least, it will stop using up memory.
Pros
- Works with all versions of Windows 10
- Does not cause damage to the registry or system files
Cons
- Leaves behind folders, registry entries, and background processes
- The app may reappear after a Windows update
- Cannot free up all the disk space occupied by OneDrive