OneDrive is a great way to keep your files organized and accessible. However, it can occasionally sync files that you don’t want it to. To stop OneDrive from syncing, follow these steps:
- Open OneDrive and sign in.
- In the left pane, click on the three lines in the top left corner of the screen. This will show you a list of all of OneDrive’s files that have been synced so far.
- Click on the file that you want to stop OneDrive from syncing with. This will take you to a page where you can change its settings or cancel the sync altogether.
How To Disable OneDrive On Your Windows 10?
Go to PC Settings, open the Start menu, or swipe in from the right edge of the screen and select Settings. Select Change PC settings from the menu that appears. OneDrive should be selected under PC settings. Set Save files to OneDrive by default on the File Storage tab.
Open the File Explorer. Select OneDrive from the left-hand column. Find the file or folder you’re looking for. Right-click on the file/folder to bring up a menu of options. Always keeping this item on your device is one of them.
OneDrive frequently syncing is caused by a software issue or Windows conflicts. You must cease OneDrive syncing, no matter what problem you are having.
In the Windows taskbar notification area, select the OneDrive cloud symbol. Select More > Settings from the activity center. Uncheck the box that allows you to save space and download files as you use them.
You won’t lose any files or data if you remove OneDrive from your computer. You can always log in to One Drive.com to access your documents and files. In Windows 10, OneDrive is the default save location for your files and papers.
