How do I completely disable OneDrive in Windows 11?

You can use the built-in "Disable OneDrive" script to disable OneDrive on Windows 11 system. In fact, Windows 11 comes with a feature similar to a "script", but Microsoft has not named it "script". It is called Group Policy Editor. If you are using the Windows 11 Professional edition, it already exists on your computer.

The following are the specific steps to disable OneDrive on Windows 11 using the built-in method:

1. Press the Windows + R keys, enter "gpedit.msc", and press Enter.

2. Go to the following path: Computer Configuration → Management Templates → Windows Components → OneDrive

3. Double-click "Disable Use of OneDrive for File Storage"

4. Select "Enable", then click "Apply" and "OK"

5. Restart your computer

This built-in method is only applicable to the Professional, Enterprise, or Education editions of Windows 11. If you are using the Windows 11 Home edition, you cannot use the Group Policy Editor. Microsoft believes that home users do not need this level of control authority - I know this is quite frustrating.