Windows 10: One Drive - How to stop backing up from PC

Discus and support One Drive - How to stop backing up from PC in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; One Drive - I have had an issue with One Drive since it was installed on my PC. Windows 10 Professional I already backup my files to an external hard... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by JulieNStLouie, Apr 26, 2020.

  1. JULIENSTLOUIE
    JulieNStLouie Win User

    One Drive - How to stop backing up from PC


    One Drive - I have had an issue with One Drive since it was installed on my PC. Windows 10 Professional

    I already backup my files to an external hard drive and a cloud-based program.

    I don't need extra memory taking up space on my PC from OneDrive.

    How do I stop this?

    Thanks.

    :)
     
    JulieNStLouie, Apr 26, 2020
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  2. ALN
    ALN Win User

    Windows10 File History Stopped Backing Up

    Steve. Thanks for the info! Since re-setting the Options in FH seems to have fixed it, I plan to leave well enough alone. But will definitely try your suggestion if it quits working again.

    On a more general question: Is there a better Auto Backup application than File History? I don't care about historical versions of any files - only current version in case my hard drive fails. I prefer it to be on my external hard drive (not cloud), and free is always good!
     
    ALN, Apr 26, 2020
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  3. MARTIN HOLME
    Martin Holme Win User
    File back up to bitlockered external drive

    Thanks John.

    By trial and error the solution is,

    • Set the file back up to the desired external USB drive, Back up using file history.
    • Run backup to completion.
    • Dismount, (Remove) the drive used.
    • Remount (Plug in) the drive used for the file back up (Steps 1&2) and encrypt using Bitlocker.
    Note you can only encrypt drives using some versions of Windows (Pro for eg not Home)

    • Once the external drive has been encrypted dismount.
    • Remount the drive, go to the file back up option, Open, Settings, Backup,
      Back up using file history      .
    • The drive should now still be visible and has been encrypted.
    • Accessing the drive will be dependant on how it was set up in Bitlocker,
      Open with this PC, password, pin code       etc.
    • Repeat file back up as in the first two steps.

    Hope this helps someone else.
     
    Martin Holme, Apr 26, 2020
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  4. YOU
    You Win User

    One Drive - How to stop backing up from PC

    Thinking about Going back to Win8.1


    If want to disable IE, still can. However, can't uninstall it like were able to in XP/98/whatever.
    Here's how, although I find it useful in case Chrome or Firefox stops working and have to re-download it. *Wink
    1. Search for turn windows features on or off and click it in the search results.
    • One Drive - How to stop backing up from PC [​IMG]
    2. When the app opens, uncheck Internet Explorer 11.

    • One Drive - How to stop backing up from PC [​IMG]
    3. Click Yes on the warning dialog.
    • One Drive - How to stop backing up from PC [​IMG]
    4. Click OK.
    • One Drive - How to stop backing up from PC [​IMG]
    5. Restart for the changes to finish.
     
    You, Apr 26, 2020
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