OneDrive: Turn off automatic synchronization
OneDrive is integrated directly into the system under Windows. The automatic synchronization can therefore only be switched off indirectly. We'll show you exactly how.
Windows 10: Turn off OneDrive's automatic synchronization
- What was still possible under Windows 8.1 is unfortunately no longer offered under Windows 10. Automatic synchronization cannot be deactivated here.
- Alternatively, you have only three detours: Either you only sync selected folders, you stop the sync manually, or you deactivate the automatic start of OneDrive and only start the program when necessary.
Windows 8.1: Turn off automatic synchronization in OneDrive
- Move the mouse into the upper right corner of the screen and then open the "Settings".
- Then click on "Change PC settings" and switch to the "OneDrive" category.
- Select the "File Storage" and set the switch to "Off".
- OneDrive's automatic synchronization is now disabled.
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