Windows 10: disable OneDrive on startup - how it works

If you are not using OneDrive under Windows 10, you can deactivate the autostart of the software. We'll show you how it's done.

Windows 10: Disable OneDrive autostart

1. Right-click the OneDrive icon in the Windows taskbar and select "Properties".
2. Go to the Settings tab and uncheck the option "Automatically start OneDrive when I log on to Windows".
3. Use the "OK" button to save your settings. However, this only works with an active internet connection and if you have already set up OneDrive.
4. Alternatively, open the path "C: \ Users \ YOUR Name \ AppData \ Local \ Microsoft \ OneDrive" and rename the file "OneDrive.exe" to "Drive.exe".
5. Finally restart your computer.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to open multiple desktops in Windows 10.