Windows 10: OneDrive is stealing everything but the notification icon won't open to change settings

I'm very upset that OneDrive was backing-up everything to the cloud without explicit permission. I have reasons that I want my data only under my metaphorical mattress and not in anyone else's potentially corrupt hands.I at least thought I found directions on how to stop it, but they didn't work as shown in the video and the conversation was locked. Https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/back-up-your-folders-with-onedrive-d61a7930-a6fb-4b95-b28a-6552e77c3057?ui=en-us&rs=en-us&ad=us I find no way to open from that OneDrive notification icon down by the clock. Not right clicking nor

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OneDrive folder icon changed to plain

Hi,

Thank you for replying.

I understand your concern and suggest you to Unlink OneDrive and run OneDrive setup
again and check. Here is the steps:

• 
  Right-click the white OneDrive cloud icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
  
  
  
  (You might need to click the Show hidden icons arrow next to the notification area to see the
  OneDrive icon.)
  
• 
  Click Settings, and then click Unlink.
  
• 
  Follow the steps in the Welcome to OneDrive wizard to set up OneDrive.
  

Do notify us if the issue still persists and we'll be glad to help.

 

No OneDrive icon in the notification tray

Hi,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am sorry to know that you are facing issues with Windows 10. Do not worry, will assist you with the issue.

I suggest you to try the below steps and check.

• • Go to Settings.
    
  • Select System.
    
  • Click on Notifications & Actions.
    
  • Click on Select which icons appear on the task bar.
    
  • And choose the following icons you wish to keep on task bar.
    
  • Restart the Computer.
    

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

 

OneDrive Icon

Thank you for your response. To move the OneDrive icon, you can follow the steps below:

• Click Start button, then select Settings.
• Go to Personalization.
• On Perosonalization, click Taskbar.
• Under Notification area, click Select which icons appear on the taskbar.
  
• Turn off Microsoft OneDrive.

We will wait for the outcome.