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rsdofny
Jul 20, 2022Copper Contributor
Unlink One Drive from my PC
I have to rebuild my PC recently. Accidentally, I have added One Drive to my system without paying attention to it. I don't want to save my files on my desktop, document and photo folder onto One Dri...
- Jul 20, 2022You have created a real mess for yourself.
If possible, you need to reinstall OneDrive and set it up again the way it was.
THEN:
right-click the little cloud icon in your system tray and choose the Setting wheel in the top right corner. Choose settings again from the popup window. This takes you to the OneDrive configuration windows. Select the "Settings" tab and uncheck the "Start OneDrive automatically..." box. Select Account and select Unlink this PC. Then choose OK.
When OneDrive finishes putting any/all of your files back on your local system, it will invite you to configure OneDrive, close it, and it's gone. Then you can delete the OneDrive folder on your system.
Jameswalter
Copper Contributor
Select the white or blue OneDrive cloud icon in the taskbar or menu bar. Note: You might need to click the Show hidden icons arrow. next to the notification area to see the OneDrive icon. ...
Select. Help & Settings > Settings.
On the Account tab, click Unlink this PC and then Unlink account.
Regards,
J Wick
Select. Help & Settings > Settings.
On the Account tab, click Unlink this PC and then Unlink account.
Regards,
J Wick
European Personality
Jul 22, 2022Copper Contributor
Hello J Wick
As I understand it, that is what rsdofny did, and he was successful.
But your addition of the "hidden icons arrow" is a very useful item, and it makes this conversation even more valuable for anyone having the same problem.
At home, I have one white cloud and six blue clouds. Figuring out which blue is which, is another twist that I left out.
Best Regards,
Jam
As I understand it, that is what rsdofny did, and he was successful.
But your addition of the "hidden icons arrow" is a very useful item, and it makes this conversation even more valuable for anyone having the same problem.
At home, I have one white cloud and six blue clouds. Figuring out which blue is which, is another twist that I left out.
Best Regards,
Jam