Windows 10: Do I need OneDrive?

Discus and support Do I need OneDrive? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Ever since One Drive was installed on my computer it has run slower and slower. Do Ireally need it or can I simply uninstall it?[Original Title: One... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by JJ one and only, Sep 14, 2022.

  1. Do I need OneDrive?


    Ever since One Drive was installed on my computer it has run slower and slower. Do Ireally need it or can I simply uninstall it?[Original Title: One Drive]

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    JJ one and only, Sep 14, 2022
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  2. Windows 10 - OneDrive

    Right click on the app and one of the properties has an option to not automatically start it. Uncheck, restart the computer, and it should stop. If you want to go another step further, find the OneDrive app in the start menu, right click on it and uninstall.

    If that is still insufficient, there is a batch uninstaller for OneDrive available online. I can copy the code here if you need it.
     
    FordGT90Concept, Sep 14, 2022
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  3. Onedrive

    Hi Hiatt,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    I suggest you to refer the article Find
    lost or missing files in OneDrive
    for more information regarding the missing files.



    If the issue still persists please follow the steps to contact
    OneDrive support for further assistance on this issue.

    1. Login to OneDrive.com.
    2. Click the ? Help icon on the top banner of the page.
    3. Select Email OneDrive support for the further assistance.






    Muralidhar

    Microsoft Community Moderator
     
    Muralidhar_G, Sep 14, 2022
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  4. Do I need OneDrive?

    OneDrive folder icon changed to plain

    Hi,

    Thank you for replying.

    I understand your concern and suggest you to Unlink OneDrive and run OneDrive setup
    again and check. Here is the steps:


    • Right-click the white OneDrive cloud icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

      Do I need OneDrive? ce960e20-2ea4-4298-8ec8-8399b1b20e20.png

      (You might need to click the Show hidden icons arrow next to the notification area to see the
      OneDrive icon.)

    • Click Settings, and then click Unlink.

    • Follow the steps in the Welcome to OneDrive wizard to set up OneDrive.
    Do notify us if the issue still persists and we'll be glad to help.
     
    Navneet Anand, Sep 14, 2022
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