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Discus and support Windows 10 Sync Settings in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; How do I STOP Windows 10 from syncing desktop icons across machines? I have four Windows 10 machines that are all singed into a single Onedrive... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by LeoKennedy, Jun 16, 2020.

  1. LEOKENNEDY
    LeoKennedy Win User

    Windows 10 Sync Settings


    How do I STOP Windows 10 from syncing desktop icons across machines? I have four Windows 10 machines that are all singed into a single Onedrive account. Sync Settings is turnedOFF on all four machines. But when I add or delete an icon or shortcut on any of the desktops it adds it or deletes it on all four machines. All four machines are used completely differently and I need four unique desktops, but I save everything to a single Onedrive account. Since Sync Settings is turned off; how do I make it stop?

    :)
     
    LeoKennedy, Jun 16, 2020
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  2. ARUL_D
    Arul_D Win User

    Stop Windows 10 syncing keyboard settings

    Hello,

    I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.

    I suggest you to Turn off the Language preference and Ease of access Sync settings and check if it helps. You may follow the steps below and check if it helps:

    • Press Windows key and then type Sync your settings.
    • Turn off language preference and ease of access.
    Refer to the Microsoft help article below and check if it helps.

    About sync settings on Windows 10 devices

    Hope this helps. Write back to us with the status of the issue for further assistance.
     
    Arul_D, Jun 16, 2020
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  3. DARSHAN J
    Darshan J Win User
    Cant sync settings in Windows 10

    Hi,

    To help you better please help us with the below information.

    • Did you make any recent software/hardware changes on your computer?
    • Have you signed in to your computer using Microsoft account?
    • Is the sync settings is greyed out in the settings Windows?
    As an initial step I would suggest you sign out of Microsoft account and sign in again, see if the issue is resolved.

    Also install all the pending updates on your system and check if it helps.

    Refer the below link to know more about Sync settings

    About sync settings on Windows 10 devices

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...cfa/about-sync-settings-on-windows-10-devices

    Get back to us if you need further help on your issue.
     
    Darshan J, Jun 16, 2020
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  4. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Sync Settings

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Jun 16, 2020
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