How to Add or Remove the OneDrive Shortcut in File Explorer
By Timothy Tibbetts |
Windows 10 features Microsoft OneDrive to back up your files to the cloud. OneDrive comes with 5GB free, and plans are available starting at 10GB for $1.99 month. If you don't use OneDrive, you might find the shortcut ion File Explorer annoying. In this tutorial, we show you how to remove the OneDrive icon from File Explorer and, of course, how to uninstall OneDrive.
We'll begin by removing or restoring the OneDrive shortcut from the navigation pane of File Explorer. Because you only remove the shortcut and not Microsoft OneDrive, we also discuss uninstalling OneDrive if that's what you prefer.
In this video, we show you how easy it is to add or remove the OneDrive shortcut in File Explorer:
Remove OneDrive File Explorer Shortcut
We need to edit the registry, but because there are three changes to be made, we recommend using our downloadable registry files rather than editing the registry yourself.
After you download the files, extract wherever you like, and double-click on Remove OneDrive in File Explorer.reg to remove the shortcut. Double-click Restore OneDrive in File Explorer.reg if you change your mind later.
As with any registry file, you'll need to click Yes when the User Account Control appears and click Yes again when prompted the editing the registry could be the end of the world.
That's all there is to it. The OneDrive shortcut will immediately disappear with no need to reboot.
Uninstall OneDrive
If you don't use OneDrive, the fastest way to uninstall is to click Start and right-click on OneDrive and click on Uninstall.
Programs & Features will open — double-click on Microsoft OneDrive to uninstall.
That's it.
Similar:
A Newer Version of OneDrive Is Installed
How to Fix OneDrive Problems in Windows 10
Remove One Drive with OneDrive Uninstaller
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We'll begin by removing or restoring the OneDrive shortcut from the navigation pane of File Explorer. Because you only remove the shortcut and not Microsoft OneDrive, we also discuss uninstalling OneDrive if that's what you prefer.
Remove OneDrive File Explorer Shortcut
We need to edit the registry, but because there are three changes to be made, we recommend using our downloadable registry files rather than editing the registry yourself.
After you download the files, extract wherever you like, and double-click on Remove OneDrive in File Explorer.reg to remove the shortcut. Double-click Restore OneDrive in File Explorer.reg if you change your mind later.
As with any registry file, you'll need to click Yes when the User Account Control appears and click Yes again when prompted the editing the registry could be the end of the world.
That's all there is to it. The OneDrive shortcut will immediately disappear with no need to reboot.
Uninstall OneDrive
If you don't use OneDrive, the fastest way to uninstall is to click Start and right-click on OneDrive and click on Uninstall.
Programs & Features will open — double-click on Microsoft OneDrive to uninstall.
That's it.
Similar:
A Newer Version of OneDrive Is Installed
How to Fix OneDrive Problems in Windows 10
Remove One Drive with OneDrive Uninstaller
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