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Removing OneDrive client

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If you want to remove OneDrive from your computer, follow the steps below. This page assumes you are using a Windows computer.

  1. Open the Start Menu and type “cmd” (without quotes) and press Enter to open the Windows command prompt.
  2. Type this command and press Enter to remove the Onedrive client:

C:\Windows\SysWOW64\OneDriveSetup.exe /uninstall

3. Download and run the reg file below to get rid of Onedrive from the system shell.

NoOneDrive.reg

Click to download

Instructions for unlinking OneDrive on a computer are found on the Microsoft Support page:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/turn-off-disable-or-uninstall-onedrive-f32a17ce-3336-40fe-9c38-6efb09f944b0

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The instructions above assume a 64 bit system. On a 32 bit one, run "C:\Windows\System32\OneDriveSetup.exe /uninstall"
If you're unsure if your computer is 32 or 64 bit, open Start Menu and right-click on This PC on the right hand side, then left-click on Properties. See System type