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
    2025-03-06T23:51:55+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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  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
    2025-04-05T22:20:59+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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  4. 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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  5. Anonymous
    2025-05-25T21:35:07+00:00

    WHERE is it? In my Windows 11 Account, sync settings does not show.

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