How Do I Get Windows 11 to Stop Saving Everything To OneDrive Folder Location?

Anonymous
2022-09-23T07:43:59+00:00

Howdy!

I just recently got a new laptop, OS Windows 11, and I was trying to ensure that despite not having OneDrive installed, that things were not saving to it, but...

As I was accessing some files online, I noticed that the location was C:\Users\ADMINUSERNAMEREDACTED\OneDrive for the Documents, Photos, DESKTOP(??why??) and Downloads files.

This error in file-folder path LITERALLY cost me a job opportunity!! I am absolutely beside myself and genuinely bummed about this.

I DO NOT want ANYTHING AT ALL, literally ever, in a OneDrive path.

I have looked for information regarding this, but it is all out of date.

I would like to keep the fancy icons, instead of just the regular file folder icon, if at all possible.

I appreciate any assistance. I can definitely provide information if need be.

Also, I have no idea what kind of "Product" and "App" this qualifies as, so I hope that what I have selected is okay.

Toodles!

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-04-19T11:12:36+00:00

    Does anyone have any ideas on how to disable One Drive??

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-04-17T19:16:29+00:00

    Totally Agree. The windows Updates messed everything up and you cannot uninstall them.

    Plus it defaulted to saving everything on OneDrive without our knowledge causing LACK OF STORAGE and the only option for your email to continue to work is to BUY MORE STORAGE???? Very sketchy dishonest move by Microsoft.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-04-17T03:01:58+00:00

    There is no OneDrive icon in the taskbar or menu bar. Can we get a reply from a Microsoft employee who knows what he's talking about please?

    I DO NOT WANT ONEDRIVE. I WILL NEVER USE ONEDRIVE. Quit trying to jam your **** products down our throats FFS.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-04-09T01:25:56+00:00

    Thanks a MILLION for that . I had the exact same issue. I have no wish to have 'one drive' on my computer in any way at all. And I fought and fought to remove the damn thing. It always re-populated my Desktop folder to the One Drive folder. Grrrr.... My sincere appreciations for you posting this.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-03-29T18:09:32+00:00

    Thanks for the help. Worked a treat.

    Anyone found a way in the powershell to always show the 'more options' drop down when right clicking a file?

    Why do they constantly make things worse, and then difficult to revert back to the old option?

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