How to Remove OneDrive From File Explorer?
If you want to permanently delete OneDrive, you can simply uninstall it. However, there are ways you can remove it from your file explorer temporarily without uninstalling it. Depending on your preference, remove OneDrive by following the steps mentioned below.
Unlink OneDrive
When you unlink OneDrive, your PC’s files will stop syncing. However, there is no loss of data when you do so. Furthermore, unlinking OneDrive with your PC removes it from File Explorer. So, follow the steps mentioned below to do so.
Using Registry Editor
Registry Editor allows the user to make changes in your directory. Through the registry editor, you can either delete the residual file from the registry or disable it temporarily. Deleting a random folder from the Registry Editor invites problems to your System. So, keeping a backup of the Registry Editor is useful in case you delete a wrong folder or make unwanted changes. Here’re the steps: After you complete the steps mentioned above, you should restart your computer. Alternatively, if you want to Disable Onedrive follow these steps: Reversing the method mentioned above allows you to enable OneDrive that you’ve disabled. To do so, follow all the steps mentioned above except for the final one. Then, Remove 0 from the textbox and input 1, and press OK.
Using Group Policy Editor
Windows allows you to prevent usage of OneDrive using Local Group Policy Editor. When you do so, it removes OneDrive from File Explorer. Follow the steps mentioned below carefully to avoid issues and mishandling of Policy Editor.
Uninstall the Program
Uninstalling OneDrive from your PC completely removes the program from your PC. We recommend you uninstall OneDrive if other methods of removing files do not work. Follow these steps to uninstall the application: After you uninstall OneDrive, delete the program file for OneDrive to remove it from File Explorer.
