Windows 10: How do I disable sync settings between my desktops

Discus and support How do I disable sync settings between my desktops in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I have an HP Desktop PC and a Surface Pro 7 with keyboard, pen and mouse, both running Windows 10 21H1, all updates current. I have a 365 account with... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by RxDave, Oct 5, 2021.

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    How do I disable sync settings between my desktops


    I have an HP Desktop PC and a Surface Pro 7 with keyboard, pen and mouse, both running Windows 10 21H1, all updates current. I have a 365 account with OneDrive. I keep the SP7 desktop clean. On the HP, I keep several folders, photos and shortcuts on the desktop for things I'm working on. I use OneDrive for file storage making everything available to both machines if needed.Yesterday, I ran a backup to OneDrive in prep for Windows 11. Now, the SP7 desktop also has everything that's on the HP desktop. If I delete something from the SP7 desktop, it also deletes from the HP. I turned off al

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