Windows 10: How to completely remove OneDrive from my system and still access files?

Discus and support How to completely remove OneDrive from my system and still access files? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I'm really sick of OneDrive, I want every piece of it wiped from my computer. It basically holds my files hostage if I uninstall and delete the folder.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Zero S, Apr 7, 2024.

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    How to completely remove OneDrive from my system and still access files?


    I'm really sick of OneDrive, I want every piece of it wiped from my computer. It basically holds my files hostage if I uninstall and delete the folder. The Documents & Pictures folders become completely inaccessible, as the folder locations are still listing OneDrive as a part of the file paths screenshot attached. Searching for the folders that are supposed to be in there takes a ridiculous amount of time every time. I've tried the only "solution" I could find, which was reinstalling OneDrive, turning off the backup settings for each folder, and uninstalling and deleting the folder agai

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