Windows 10: Two PC sync with OneDrive using Windows Backup resulted in duplicated app icons on Desktop...

HiI have two system, ypthe first one is HP Notebook PC, and another system is Desktop PC.Both running Windows 11 Pro 23H2 release version, and I have use the same email for Microsoft account on both systemWindows Backup is enabled on both system including DesktopWhen the sync completed, there will be two duplicated app icons on the desktop of both system, and it’s very difficult to clean up. There will be app icons that do not display properly on both systems, Many app icons displayed properly, but the duplicated ones, especially those end up with copy in their name is a blank icons with app n

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OneDrive - Sync/Duplicate Desktops on Multiple Devices

Hi Kurt,

I am Jaspreet Singh an independent advisor.

Yes onedrive can sync your desktop (excluding app shortcuts and executables) to multiple computers.

You need to have onedrive sync installed on those systems and need to be signed in with the same account for the sync to work.

After you have the sync client installed and are logged in click on onedrive cloud icon in taskbar and then click on more then on settings.

A new popup window will open. Click on backup tab in that window and then click on manager backup.

Tick desktop in the selection and hit start backup.

This syncs the desktop to all your systems that are logged in with same account.

Here is a detailed guide on the same too :
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/back...

 

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.

 

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.