Windows 10: How can I remove something from OneDrive without deleting it on my computer?

Discus and support How can I remove something from OneDrive without deleting it on my computer? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; It’s seriously frustrating. I have a folder on my local computer with a few files that are too big to sync, but OneDrive tries anyways. If I try to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/dontlikemath, Aug 27, 2020.

  1. How can I remove something from OneDrive without deleting it on my computer?


    It’s seriously frustrating. I have a folder on my local computer with a few files that are too big to sync, but OneDrive tries anyways.

    If I try to exclude the folder from syncing I get an error because the files aren’t synced yet. Of course they aren’t.

    I’ve read that I can move the files to a folder that isn’t included in OneDrive. But how do i get a folder like that? I tried creating a new folder and excluded it from syncing, but then the folder just disappeared from my computer. That’s the exact opposite of what I want.

    Many people apparently have the same question but i couldn’t find a real answer anywhere.

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    /u/dontlikemath, Aug 27, 2020
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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, Aug 27, 2020
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  3. Vesao Win User
    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, Aug 27, 2020
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  4. Freezer Win User

    How can I remove something from OneDrive without deleting it on my computer?

    Windows 10 - OneDrive

    This is Windows 10 Pro... Enterprise is an entirely different deal and I'm sure I won't have problems that route, but I'm not forking over more $ to dipshit developers. The only thing I can think of is un-linking my Office 365 accounts within Office, but that defeats the purpose of accessing the files ONLINE and managing them from there. I have two alumni accounts, not a single problem in Windows 7/8 until M$shit devs decided to integrate Onedrive. I've deleted, renamed, set read-only to "msosync.exe," ... but windows continues to add it again and again, and NOW I just noticed it's now linking to groove.exe, instead of onedrive. Sooo fn annoying!



    Onedrive on Windows 10 is not an 'app' it is integrated. Plus I don't fool around with the Windows Store thoughtless developer child bullshit. Windows Store ought to be completely removed from the Windows platform all together. Also I do not intend to completely remove Onedrive, it defeats the purpose... the purpose is to REMOVE it from Windows Explorer navigation and startup.
     
    Freezer, Aug 27, 2020
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