Windows 10: OneDrive Nightmare

Discus and support OneDrive Nightmare in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; It is a sad day in the world when the memoirs and articles one writes, on their personal computer, cannot even be saved privately on their very own... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by AuroraSky, Mar 26, 2021.

  1. AURORASKY
    AuroraSky Win User

    OneDrive Nightmare


    It is a sad day in the world when the memoirs and articles one writes, on their personal computer, cannot even be saved privately on their very own personal computer. OneDrive makes it impossible to privately save your own documents in the way you see most fitting on your own personal computer, and it is impossible to override. Trust me. I unlinked it and then uninstalled it. However, all my documents STILL go there. Even if I erase the default save area, it reverts back. I have no rights to my own documents. Is there any way in the world I can get rid of this feature? And, yes I do save it to my PC, but I end up with multiple files as it still saves copies in OneDrive, and I never know which is the final draft.

    :)
     
    AuroraSky, Mar 26, 2021
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  2. FORDGT90CONCEPT
    FordGT90Concept Win User

    Windows 10 - OneDrive

    Right click on the app and one of the properties has an option to not automatically start it. Uncheck, restart the computer, and it should stop. If you want to go another step further, find the OneDrive app in the start menu, right click on it and uninstall.

    If that is still insufficient, there is a batch uninstaller for OneDrive available online. I can copy the code here if you need it.
     
    FordGT90Concept, Mar 26, 2021
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  3. MURALIDHAR_G
    Muralidhar_G Win User
    Onedrive

    Hi Hiatt,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    I suggest you to refer the article Find
    lost or missing files in OneDrive         for more information regarding the missing files.



    If the issue still persists please follow the steps to contact
    OneDrive support for further assistance on this issue.

    1. Login to OneDrive.com.
    2. Click the ? Help icon on the top banner of the page.
    3. Select Email OneDrive support for the further assistance.






    Muralidhar

    Microsoft Community Moderator
     
    Muralidhar_G, Mar 26, 2021
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  4. NAVNEET ANAND
    Navneet Anand Win User

    OneDrive Nightmare

    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.

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      (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.
     
    Navneet Anand, Mar 26, 2021
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