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
    2025-04-05T22:20:59+00:00

    to this day Microsoft intentionally made sure to make it harder to disable, for whatever **** they collect on our devices. Why not have the **** button to turn off sync where you would logically think it should be not go through a clutter **** of useless gimmick to hide the setting **** ****

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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
    2025-03-06T23:51:55+00:00

    First off - when looking for answers on a site like this look at the date! what worked in 2022 probably won't work in 2024 or 2025

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-01-04T20:42:50+00:00

    yea, right! You from Microsoft just keep getting in peoples computers and do what you want to do and just turn it back on and that's why I have the Distrist Attorne's office on it and soon the President of the United Dtates

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-12-12T22:05:10+00:00

    Hi, I cannot unsync my windows 11 laptop with my wifes windows 11. She keeps getting my startup tabs and it deletes hers. I dont have the option: open settings>accounts>sync my settings. How can it turn off syncing?

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