Windows 10: How can I keep onedrive from associating me with an old account

Discus and support How can I keep onedrive from associating me with an old account in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I Have maleware that immediately installs on a fresh and wiped install of Windows. I created a new Microsoft account but as soon as I get online,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Matt Hater, May 3, 2023.

  1. MATT HATER
    Matt Hater Win User

    How can I keep onedrive from associating me with an old account


    I Have maleware that immediately installs on a fresh and wiped install of Windows. I created a new Microsoft account but as soon as I get online, onedrive associates me with my old account and the shows starts. How can I keep my old tainted Onedrive account from associating with me. I really can't afford a new windows key. TIA!

    :)
     
    Matt Hater, May 3, 2023
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  2. FORDGT90CONCEPT
    FordGT90Concept Win User

    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, May 3, 2023
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  3. SCOPIO
    scopio Win User
    Two OneDrive accounts question

    In a small office we are in the process of renewing the main PC and have a query about OneDrive account.
    I did not realise that the older pc which is running Windows7 had a OneDrive folder and has Office Home and Student installed, the ISP IMAP email account is used to sign in to OneDrive 5Gb free account.

    On the new pc running Windows 10 Pro and Office365 Personal with 1Tb OneDrive storage, this pc also has a OneDrive folder which is attached to the Microsoft Outlook.com Office 365 Personal account.

    We will be transferring all data from old pc to new pc so my
    Questions are;

    1. Can we keep the two OneDrive accounts? (With different sign in credentials)
    2. Which account would automatically use the OneDrive folder on the new pc?
    3. I assume that the best option would be to upload the data from the old pc OneDrive account folder to the new pc OneDrive account folder so that all OneDrive data is in the same account and OneDrive folder on the new pc. I am correct?
     
    scopio, May 3, 2023
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  4. VESAO
    Vesao Win User

    How can I keep onedrive from associating me with an old account

    Remove account

    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
     
    Vesao, May 3, 2023
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