Windows 10: OneDrive is so frustratingly stupid because it keeps trying to sync my desktop even though...

Yet it keeps auto-enabling backup, which I absolutely don’t need—too stupid!

:)

 

OneDrive Syncing Problem

OneDrive keeps trying to sync log files that are open by Tableau Desktop. I excluded the folder from syncing in the settings, paused and restarted syncing, even stopped syncing and started it again, but OneDrive is still trying to sync the files in the folder.

P.S. I am sorry if this is not the right place for this question. I could not figure out where OneDrive was supposed to fit in Microsoft's ecosystem. How is OneDrive not listed as a category?

 

OneDrive keeps crashing in Windows 10

Hi,

Quick update. This fixed it for me:

I suggest you to try resetting OneDrive and check if it helps you in resolving the issue. To do so refer the steps below:

Be aware that resetting OneDrive re-syncs all your OneDrive files, which could take some time depending on how many files you’re syncing.

• Press the Windows key + R to open the Run
  Window.
• In the Run Window enter the following:
  %localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe /reset
• Click OK. The OneDrive system tray icon on the desktop should disappear and re-appear after a minute or two.
• If the OneDrive system tray icon does not re-appear after a few minutes, do the following. In the Run Window Enter: %localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive\onedrive.exe

 

Why Does OneDrive Keep Trying To Backup My Desktop And How Do I Stop It?

Hi, my name is Kelly, and I'm an independent consultant and I'm here to help.

OneDrive is a cloud-based storage service provided by Microsoft that automatically backs up files and folders to the cloud. It is possible that OneDrive is attempting to back up your desktop files because the "Desktop" folder is included in the list of folders that are being synced by default.

To disable the backup of your Desktop folder, you can follow these steps:

Open OneDrive on your computer and click on the "Settings" icon in the taskbar.

Click on the "Backup" tab.

Under "Folders to back up," click on "Manage backup."

Deselect the checkbox next to "Desktop."

Click "OK" to save your changes.

This should stop OneDrive from attempting to back up your Desktop folder. If you want to disable OneDrive entirely, you can also follow these steps:

Right-click on the OneDrive icon in the taskbar.

Select "Settings."

Click on the "Account" tab.

Click "Unlink this PC."

This will unlink your computer from OneDrive and disable the syncing of your files and folders.