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How do I completely disable OneDrive in Windows 11?
I can't do that currently. I'm trying to stop using OneDrive on my Windows 11 PC and would like to disable it completely. I don't use cloud storage and prefer to keep all my files stored locally on t...
Hiding the OneDrive folder is exactly what it sounds like—you mark the folder as "hidden" so it no longer appears in File Explorer. Here's how you'd disable OneDrive on Windows 11:
1. Open the File Explorer and locate the OneDrive folder.
2. Right-click on it and select "Properties".
3. On the "General" tab, check the checkbox labeled "Hide in properties".
4. Click "Apply" and then "OK".
That's it. The folder has disappeared from the view. But here's an important point you need to understand: Hiding this folder will not prevent OneDrive from running or synchronizing. The cloud icon will still appear in the system tray. The application will still run automatically when it starts. The files will still be synchronized in the background.