You might be using OneDrive to keep your files & photos in the personal cloud storage.
But recently, you noticed everything becomes sluggish after starting the PC.
To know how to do that, read thoroughly till the end.
So, get a cup of coffee and start reading.
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Here are the methods to disable OneDrive in Windows 11:
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Disable OneDrive from Launching at Startup
There is an option in OneDrivesSettingsto prevent the app from launching at startup.
you could stop OneDrive from there, and itll do the work for you.
ChoosePause syncingand select24 hours.
Unlink OneDrive Account
Unlinking the OneDrive account can turn off the syncing process.
It cant start the backup process without a linked account.
When OneDrive isnt doing anything, it cant use the system power.
Thats when the PC gets out of the laggy state.
Lets see how to unlink your OneDrive account.
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After the restart, youll find OneDrive is disabled.
Its enough to get your PC out of the laggy situation because OneDrive wont use the system resources anymore.
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How to Uninstall OneDrive in Windows 11
Uninstalling OneDrive is another option.
To uninstall it, use theWindows Settingsapp.
In Addition, run some command lines from theCMDorPowerShellto uninstall OneDrive.
So, its your call which method you should go for uninstalling OneDrive.
Here are the methods to uninstall OneDrive in Windows 11:
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Its a straightforward process and wont take less than a minute.
Just go to theWindows Settingsapp and navigate to theAppssection.
From there, you’re able to uninstall OneDrive.
Uninstall OneDrive Using CMD
Command prompt or CMD is a great option for uninstalling OneDrive.
To uninstall, write command lines in CMD and execute.
Like CMD, PowerShell can uninstall OneDrive by command lines.
Now,exitfrom theCMD, and you wont find OneDrive anymore.
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Uninstall OneDrive Using PowerShell
PowerShell works similarly to the CMD.
It not only executes command lines but also executes batch commands.
It is also possible to automate tasks with scripting through PowerShell.
With it, one can easily uninstall OneDrive.
So, lets take a look at how to do that.
Now,exitfrom PowerShell.
If you have disabled it from OneDriveSettings,you could always enable it.
Justcheck the boxfor OneDrive to launch at startup, and youre good to go.
when you’ve got successfully followed all the steps, you have enabled OneDrive for sure.
Should You Disable OneDrive?
Disabling OneDrive might change the situation and make your PC faster while starting up.
While starting up, it uses both the system power and internet resources.
Thats why a PC with a weak processor cant provide all the startup processing power.
Along with OneDrive, there might be other startup apps to suck up all the processing power.
So, a weak system cant keep up with all the startup apps.
You must eliminate all the heavy impactful startup apps to prevent your PC from slowing down.
OneDrive is one of the impactful startup apps.
If youre using a low-end PC, you must disable or uninstall OneDrive.
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FAQs
Do I have to use OneDrive on Windows 11?
OneDrive is a built-in tool that comes with Windows 11.
But you dont have to use it to save files and photos in OneDrives cloud storage.
Uninstall or disable it if you dont use or need it.
Can you disable OneDrive?
How to Quit the OneDrive app?
hit thearrowicon from theTaskbarand right-hit theOneDriveicon.
Select thecogorgearicon and click theQuit OneDriveoption from thecontext menu.
Bottom Line
OneDrive is a cloud-based file hosting service that stores your precious photos and important files.
If you are using a high-end PC, you must keep using OneDrive.
But disabling it becomes crucial when a low-end PC is someones daily driver.
I hope you understand all the methods and steps to enable or disable OneDrive in Windows 11.
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