How to Uninstall OneDrive from Your Windows PC: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you no longer need OneDrive on your Windows PC, uninstalling it can help free up space and remove it from your system. While OneDrive is built into Windows, you can disable or remove it using the Settings app, Command Prompt, or Group Policy Editor.

Some Key Points: Uninstall OneDrive from Your Windows PC

1. Uninstall via Settings – Remove OneDrive through Settings > Apps > Installed apps on Windows 11 or Settings > Apps & features on Windows 10.
2. Use Command Prompt – Run taskkill /f /im OneDrive.exe followed by OneDrive setup /uninstall to force removal.
3. Disable via Group Policy – Prevent OneDrive from running using the Local Group Policy Editor (Windows Pro & Enterprise).
4. Remove Leftover Files – Manually delete OneDrive folders from your User Profile and AppData directories.
5. Reinstall If Needed – Easily reinstall OneDrive from the Microsoft website if you change your mind.

Whether you want to remove it completely or just disable its functionality, these methods ensure that OneDrive no longer runs or syncs files in the background.