How to un-sync your devices?

Dan Tobin 0 Reputation points
2026-08-29T22:52:08.89+00:00

I have looked up: How do I Un-sync devices? It told me to go to Settings, Select Accounts, and Select Sync your settings. Then toggle off your sync settings.

I went to Settings, and I clicked on Accounts. But I do not see Sync your settings. Where do I go?

Microsoft Edge | Profile, sync, and sign in | Windows 11
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  1. EmilyS726 261.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-08-29T23:30:34.7433333+00:00

    Is it just Settings you want to unsync, or files too?

    You will go to Settings > Accounts > Windows Backup. Turn off these toggles:

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    If you need to unsync Files, you can click on the button that says "Set up syncing" in my screenshot, although in your scenario, it might say "Manage folders" because I don't have that set up on my computer. Theno n the next screen you turn off all folders.

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  2. Bulldog 4,055 Reputation points
    2026-08-29T22:58:18.9166667+00:00

    "I have looked up: How do I Un-sync devices? "

    In Windows, devices are not synced. User profiles are synced.

    Which user profiles do you want to sync, and for what purpose?

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    2026-08-29T22:52:24.4066667+00:00

    That setting is often not the one causing devices to mirror files and browser data. Based on the products mentioned, check these places instead:

    1. Microsoft Edge sync
      • Open Microsoft Edge.
      • Go to Settings and more > Settings > Profiles > Sync.
      • Turn off the items that should not sync.
      • If all Edge syncing should stop, go to Settings and more > Settings > Profiles > Sign out.
    2. OneDrive folder backup
      • If files such as Desktop, Documents, or Pictures are appearing on both PCs, this is commonly caused by OneDrive backup, not the Windows Sync your settings page.
      • Right-click the OneDrive cloud icon in the taskbar.
      • Select Settings > Sync and backup > Manage backup.
      • Turn off the folders that should not sync.
    3. If the goal is complete separation between two PCs
      • The accepted guidance is to use a separate account for one PC, or a local user account.

    Important: if data is deleted while syncing is active, that deletion can also be reflected on other synced devices. In Edge, clearing browsing data while signed in and syncing removes it from all synced devices.

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