This wikiHow teaches you how to remove OneDrive from your Windows PC. OneDrive can be completely uninstalled from Windows 7 and 10, but only unlinked from Windows 8 and 8.1.

Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Windows 11

  1. 1
    Click on the Start button.
  2. 2
    Click on the Settings icon.
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  3. 3
    In the newly opened Settings dialog, click on the Apps tab.
  4. 4
    Click on the Installed Apps.
  5. 5
    Scroll down and select Microsoft OneDrive.
  6. 6
    Click on the three dots and select the Uninstall option.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 4:

Windows 10

  1. 1
    Press Win+S. This opens the search bar, typically at the bottom-left corner of the screen.
  2. 2
    Type apps & features into the search bar. A list of matching results will appear.
  3. 3
    Click Apps & Features.
  4. 4
    Scroll down and select Microsoft OneDrive. You should see two buttons appear beneath this option.
  5. 5
    Click Uninstall. Once the application is removed, it will no longer appear in the list.
    • If prompted to enter a username and password, use the info associated with your Administrator account.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 4:

Windows 8

  1. 1
    Press Win+i to open the Charms bar. Though OneDrive cannot be completely removed from Windows 8, you can unlink your account to disable the service.[1]
  2. 2
    Click Change PC Settings.
  3. 3
    Click OneDrive.
  4. 4
    Click Sync Settings. It’s in the left column.[2]
  5. 5
    Slide the “Sync your settings on this PC” switch to Off. It’s near the top of the main panel.
  6. 6
    Click File storage. It’s the first option in the left column.[3]
  7. 7
    Slide the “Save documents to OneDrive by default” switch to Off. Now that you’ve disabled syncing, it’s safe to unlink your account.
  8. 8
    Right-click the OneDrive icon in the task bar. It’s the cloud icon near the clock, usually at one of the corners of the desktop.[4]
    • You may have to click the arrow to view additional icons if you don’t see OneDrive.
  9. 9
    Click Settings.
  10. 10
    Click the Account tab.
  11. 11
    Click Unlink this PC.
  12. 12
    Click Unlink account. This signs you out of your OneDrive account, effectively disabling OneDrive.
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Method 4
Method 4 of 4:

Windows 7

  1. 1
  2. 2
    Type programs into the search bar. A list of matching results will appear.[5]
  3. 3
    Click Programs and Features.
  4. 4
    Scroll down and click Microsoft OneDrive.
  5. 5
    Click Uninstall. Once the application is removed, it will no longer appear in the app list.
    • If prompted to enter a username and password, use the info associated with your Administrator account.
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 23,787 times.
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Article SummaryX

1. Press Windows Key + S.
2. Type "apps & features" into the search bar.
3. Click Apps & Features.
4. Click Microsoft OneDrive.
5. Click Uninstall.

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