Windows 10: Still saving to OneDrive even though it's unlinked?

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  1. JOYSEPHINE21
    Joysephine21 Win User

    Still saving to OneDrive even though it's unlinked?


    Hi!I'm having issues with OneDrive...I really don't like it, and I've already unlinked my PC. The issue I have is that it's still showing up as a place to save. I've already done the "File", "Options", "Save", and "Turn off AutoSave" options, but it's still coming up as a place to save documents. I have some folders that are only saved in OneDrive for some reason, and I'd really like it if I could get rid of that option. Is there a way to stop saving things to OneDrive?Thanks in advance!

    :)
     
    Joysephine21, Oct 31, 2023
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  2. GENEVIEVE CRI
    Genevieve Cri Win User

    Save images/documents to my computer WITHOUT OneDrive being in the link

    We suggest that you change the Auto Save location to This PC only in OneDrive settings. To do so, follow these steps:



    If the OneDrive available in the taskbar, follow these steps:

    • On the right-hand corner at the bottom part beside time and date, click the up arrow to get the OneDrive icon and then right-click on it and then select
      Settings. Like the image shown below:
    • Go to the Auto Save tab, Change the Documents
      and Pictures location to This PC only and then make sure there no tick for
      Photos and videos and also for Screenshots. Like what’s shown below:
    • Click OK to apply the changes.
    • Go back to step 1, go to the Account tab and click the
      Unlink OneDrive      .
    • Follow the step 1 once again and select Exit.


    If the OneDrive is no longer available in the taskbar, follow these steps:



    • Click the Start menu and type in OneDrive and then select the first result.
    • Sign in with your Microsoft account associated with your OneDrive and then follow the instructions to complete the login.
    • On the right-hand corner at the bottom part beside time and date, click the up arrow to get the OneDrive icon and then right-click on it and then select
      Settings. Like the image shown below:
    • Go to the Auto Save tab, Change the Documents
      and Pictures location to This PC only and then make sure there no tick for
      Photos and videos and also for Screenshots. Like what’s shown below:
    • Click OK to apply the changes.
    • Go back to step 1, go to the Account tab and click the
      Unlink OneDrive      .
    • Follow the step 1 once again and select Exit.

    Let us know the result of your troubleshooting.
     
    Genevieve Cri, Oct 31, 2023
    #2
  3. LULULAMOUR
    LuLuLaMour Win User
    Unlink Pictures Folder from OneDrive

    Hello there,

    I am attempting to unlink the Pictures folder in Windows 10 from OneDrive. I have far too many pictures currently and don't want to have them eat up up space. I believe I was able to do it before I reformatted my computer, but it no longer lets me bypass it. I get a message saying Can't stop syncing folder.

    Any suggestions?

    Cheers,

    Still saving to OneDrive even though it's unlinked? 312130d1608899418t-unlink-pictures-folder-onedrive-onedrive.png
     
    LuLuLaMour, Oct 31, 2023
    #3
  4. NAVNEET ANAND
    Navneet Anand Win User

    Still saving to OneDrive even though it's unlinked?

    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.

      Still saving to OneDrive even though it's unlinked? ce960e20-2ea4-4298-8ec8-8399b1b20e20.png

      (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, Oct 31, 2023
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