How can I turn off the sync function my Microsoft account from my windows 11 laptop?

Anonymous
2022-09-20T00:37:59+00:00

I really want to un sync my windows 11 laptop from my desktop computer connected with the same Microsoft account. Every time I delete something on my laptop to free up space I don’t want it to be deleted from desktop. How do I change this? Please and thank you for your time.

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-05-05T20:26:49+00:00

    Thank you so much for this info. It has been drivng me nuts to have so many icons on both my office and home PC's. Thanks again....Jack

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-03-22T15:52:44+00:00

    I agree with you 100% this is just more spyware taking over your computer and phone to harvest data. Jesus Mr. Gates don't you think you have enough money!

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-11-01T00:20:21+00:00

    I have been unable to find a slider on either Edge or Settings All I see is a button to resync under the sync panel in setup.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-09-14T07:10:14+00:00

    There is no way to turn off sync.. the only solution i am aware of is

    1 . uninstall onedrive

    1. create a new microsoft email address everytime you reset or reinstall windows..

    you could then use a local account if you wanted to..

    And yes you can uncheck all the folders in sync .. but you cannot actually turn off sync..

    And when you reset your pc with the same email address.. it installs all your favourites and extensions..

    making resetting your pc a waste of time

    My only solution is as above.. reset pc / create new microsoft email address / uninstall onedrive / turn off sync folders..

    thats about the only workable solution

    Thanks I'll give it a go.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-09-11T21:28:55+00:00

    I don't have that choice anymore. Did someone hack me?

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