How to Completely Remove OneDrive from Windows 11

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How to Completely Remove OneDrive from Windows 11

If you don’t use OneDrive and want it gone from your system, here’s how to fully remove it.

Step 1: Unlink OneDrive from your account

1. Click the OneDrive cloud icon in the system tray (bottom-right of your screen).
2. Click the gear (⚙️) icon → select Settings.
3. Go to the Account tab.
4. Click Unlink this PC, then confirm by selecting Unlink account.

Step 2: Uninstall OneDrive

1. Open Settings (press Windows + I).
2. Go to Apps → Installed apps.
3. Scroll down or search for Microsoft OneDrive.
4. Click the three dots (⋯) next to it, then choose Uninstall.
5. Enter your PIN or password if prompted.

Step 3: Delete leftover OneDrive files (optional)

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Go to C:\Users\<YourName>\OneDrive.
3. Right-click the OneDrive folder and select Delete.

Step 4: (Optional) Remove OneDrive shortcuts from File Explorer

If you still see the OneDrive icon in File Explorer:

1. Press Windows + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\
3. Find and delete the OneDrive entries (only if you’re comfortable editing the registry).

Step 5: Confirm removal

Restart your PC. OneDrive should no longer appear in the system tray, startup list, or File Explorer.

Note: Removing OneDrive only deletes it from your PC. Your online OneDrive account and cloud files remain safe at onedrive.live.com.

If you want to use it again later, just download and reinstall it from the Microsoft OneDrive website.

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