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

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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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Anonymous

2024-11-20T21:46:51+00:00

To stop Sync, simply sign out of the account. It took me about an hour and numerous internet searches, reading through this page and others to get the simple answer. FU microsoft
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Anonymous

2024-09-23T18:13:07+00:00
I get to "OneDrive folder syncing"
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small box on the right shows 

   "Set Up syncing" 

        I click on that - now shows 
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"Backup folders on this PC"

this is not what I need "turn off
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    syncing"
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(possible not to use, your hard to follow abbreviations?)

I am in the UK.
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Anonymous

2024-09-20T13:43:05+00:00

Hi, Jst attmptd to trn off sync. U can't... 1) Go to Settings 2) Click on Accounts (U wll nt fnd th sync icon) 3) Type sync into the search box 4) Chs OneDrive folder syncing, thn Mng Sync Sttgs. U wll gt a list of docs, pics, dsktp, msc, vdeos; if u trn off docs, pics or dsktp, thn sv chgs, thy trn rght bck on. Are we still in America???
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Anonymous

2024-09-04T08:37:44+00:00

Here is how i did, I was able to open the OneDrive settings from the bottom right of my screen and i was able to manage my sync from there on! Hope it Helps...
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Anonymous

2024-07-11T19:19:26+00:00

can not turn off syncing

i push it to off but it stays on.
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