Windows 10: Settings and wallpaper synced between computers, even when the Sync setting is disabled

Discus and support Settings and wallpaper synced between computers, even when the Sync setting is disabled in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; So I have a QWERTY laptop and an AZERTY desktop, both linked to the same microsoft account. And even thought the "Sync my Settings" option is disabled,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Abel Gil, Dec 29, 2020.

  1. ABEL GIL
    Abel Gil Win User

    Settings and wallpaper synced between computers, even when the Sync setting is disabled


    So I have a QWERTY laptop and an AZERTY desktop, both linked to the same microsoft account.
    And even thought the "Sync my Settings" option is disabled, my desktop still automatically changes my wallpeper to the one I have on my laptop, and some of my settings too for example on my laptop I chose a different keyboard layout as my default layout, and now my desktop forces me to use the same layout even thought the keyboard is different.

    What is happening and how can I get rid of this syncing problem?

    :)
     
    Abel Gil, Dec 29, 2020
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  2. REVELATOR1969
    revelator1969 Win User

    Sync My Settings Not Syncing

    I had a problem previously related to my sync setting being greyed out. Now i have my 2 pcs logged in with a online Microsoft account, all the sync settings are turned on with both pc's. Still it does not seem to be syncing. Any suggestions guys?
     
    revelator1969, Dec 29, 2020
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  3. SPORTSFAN148
    sportsfan148 Win User
    Sync settings-Delete personal Settings from the Cloud?

    Does that mean that even if Syncing is switched off in Account settings the Edge Favorites/Reading Lists will still be synced to the cloud.
    Also, Ive noticed that I don't have an option anymore to turn off Internet Explorer favorites Syncing under Account/Sync Your Settings. Internet Explorer used to be listed there and Syncing could be turned on and off with a toggle.
    There are times when cloud data corruption can mess up Syncing your favorites lists in Edge and Internet Explorer (duplicate entries etc) so you would need to stop them automatically syncing back to your account by disabling Syncing initially while you sorted your favorites out and turning syncing back on again.
    How do you do that firstly in the Edge browser and also in Internet Exporer if required?
     
    sportsfan148, Dec 29, 2020
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  4. DALCHINA
    dalchina Win User

    Settings and wallpaper synced between computers, even when the Sync setting is disabled

    Sync Your Settings 'some of these settings r hidden or managed by you'

    Hi, here's how it should look:

    Settings and wallpaper synced between computers, even when the Sync setting is disabled [​IMG]

    Notice I am using a live id account- a MS account- and email address- not a local account.

    What sort of account are you logging in with?

    That relates to the second yellow message.

    The first, as you perhaps know, refers to relevant group policy settings being applied. ('your organisation').

    You haven't said if you're using Home or Pro explicitly, but have referred to using group policies. I would suggest you look through those that are configured - using this filter will help:

    Settings and wallpaper synced between computers, even when the Sync setting is disabled [​IMG]

    and look for ones that apply here and set them to default.

    You may find this tutorial helpful
    Turn On or Off Sync Settings for Microsoft Account in Windows 10
    - in particular the links below the text in the section
    Related Tutorials

     
    dalchina, Dec 29, 2020
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