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How to Disable, Uninstall or Install OneDrive in Windows 10/8/7 OS.

This tutorial contains instructions on how to disable, uninstall or re-install OneDrive in Windows 10/8/7 OS. As you may know, Microsoft's OneDrive app, allows your to easily store your personal files and photos in the cloud in order to be accessible from any device you 're using.

But many users doesn't need OneDrive or experiencing problems with it.

How to Disable, Uninstall or Install OneDrive in Windows 10/8/7 OS.

If you face problems with OneDrive or you want to uninstall or reinstall OneDrive on Windows 10, follow the instructions below.

Part 1. Disable OneDrive at Windows Startup
Part 2. Uninstall OneDrive from Windows.
Part 3. Reinstall OneDrive.

Part 1. How to Prevent OneDrive from Running at Windows Startup. (Windows 10/8/7)

OneDrive comes preinstalled in Windows 10 and by default it's starting at Windows startup. If you want to disable OneDrive to run in the background:

1. Right click at OneDrive icon How to Disable, Uninstall or Install OneDrive in Windows 10/8/7 OS. from Taskbar and click Settings.

How to Disable, Uninstall or Install OneDrive in Windows 10/8/7 OS.

2. Then uncheck Start OneDrive automatically when I sign in to Windows.

How to Disable, Uninstall or Install OneDrive in Windows 10/8/7 OS.

Part 2. How to Uninstall OneDrive in Windows 10/8/7 OS.

To completely remove OneDrive from your system, you can use one of the following two methods:

Method 1. Uninstall OneDrive from Control Panel.

1. In Search box, type control panel
2.
Click at Control Panel.

How to Disable, Uninstall or Install OneDrive in Windows 10/8/7 OS.

3. Click Uninstall a program.

How to Disable, Uninstall or Install OneDrive in Windows 10/8/7 OS.

4. Select the Microsoft OneDrive and click Uninstall.

How to Disable, Uninstall or Install OneDrive in Windows 10/8/7 OS.

Notes:
1. If you want to remove also the OneDrive shortcut from Explorer's Sidebar, read this article: How to Remove OneDrive from Explorer Pane.
2. If you want to reinstall OneDrive in the future then read the instructions below.

 

Method 2. Uninstall OneDrive using Command Prompt.

To uninstall One Drive from command prompt:

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator. To do that:

a. In the Search box type: cmd (or command prompt).
b. Right click on the command prompt (result) and select Run as Administrator.

How to Disable, Uninstall or Install OneDrive in Windows 10/8/7 OS.

2. Inside the command prompt window, type the following command according your Windows version and press Enter:

  • If you are using a 64-bit system, type:
    • %Systemroot%\SysWOW64\OneDriveSetup.exe /uninstall

How to Disable, Uninstall or Install OneDrive in Windows 10/8/7 OS.

  • If you are using a 32-bit system type:
    • %Systemroot%\System32\OneDriveSetup.exe /uninstall

How to Disable, Uninstall or Install OneDrive in Windows 10/8/7 OS.

3. You 're done. If you want to reinstall OneDrive in the future then follow the instructions below.  If you want to remove also the OneDrive shortcut from Explorer's Sidebar, read this article: How to Remove OneDrive from Explorer Pane.

 

Part 3. How to Reinstall OneDrive in Windows 10/8/7 OS.

Method 1. Install OneDrive from Local Source.

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator. To do that:

a. In the Search box type: cmd (or command prompt).
b. Right click on the command prompt (result) and select Run as Administrator.

How to Disable, Uninstall or Install OneDrive in Windows 10/8/7 OS.

2. Inside the command prompt window, type the following command according your Windows version and press Enter:

  • If you are using a 64-bit system, type:
    • %Systemroot%\SysWOW64\OneDriveSetup.exe

How to Disable, Uninstall or Install OneDrive in Windows 10/8/7 OS.

  • If you are using a 32-bit system type:
    • %Systemroot%\System32\OneDriveSetup.exe

How to Disable, Uninstall or Install OneDrive in Windows 10/8/7 OS.

Method 2. Download and Install OneDrive from Microsoft .

1. Download OneDrive (Source: https://onedrive.live.com/about/en-hk/download/)

2. Open "OneDriveSetip.exe" and follow the onscreen instructions to install OneDrive on your computer.

How to Disable, Uninstall or Install OneDrive in Windows 10/8/7 OS.

 

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