How to Remove OneDrive Files from File Explorer
Are you tired of seeing OneDrive files cluttering up your File Explorer? Do you want to remove them to declutter your system and improve performance? If so, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we will guide you through the steps on how to remove OneDrive files from File Explorer on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Step 1: Unpin OneDrive from File Explorer
The first step to remove OneDrive files from File Explorer is to unpin it from the Quick Access section. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open File Explorer by clicking on the folder icon in the taskbar or pressing the Windows key + E.
2. In the left pane, click on the “Quick Access” folder.
3. Right-click on “OneDrive” and select “Unpin from Quick Access.”
Step 2: Hide OneDrive from File Explorer
After unpinning OneDrive, you can hide it from File Explorer to prevent it from appearing in the navigation pane. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open File Explorer.
2. Click on the “View” tab in the ribbon at the top.
3. In the “Navigation Pane” section, check the box next to “Show/hide icons” and uncheck the box next to “OneDrive.”
Step 3: Remove OneDrive Files from Your PC
If you want to remove OneDrive files from your PC entirely, you can do so by following these steps:
1. Open File Explorer and navigate to the OneDrive folder.
2. Select all the files and folders you want to remove.
3. Right-click on the selected items and choose “Move to” > “OneDrive” (or “Remove from OneDrive” if you are using OneDrive Files On-Demand).
4. Confirm the action when prompted.
Step 4: Disable OneDrive
If you want to remove OneDrive files from File Explorer and also prevent them from appearing in the future, you can disable OneDrive entirely. Here’s how to do it:
1. Open the Settings app by clicking on the gear icon in the taskbar or pressing the Windows key + I.
2. Go to “OneDrive” in the left pane.
3. Click on “Unlink OneDrive” to disable OneDrive and remove it from File Explorer.
By following these steps, you can remove OneDrive files from File Explorer on Windows 10 and Windows 11. This will help you declutter your system and improve performance. If you ever need to use OneDrive again, you can easily re-enable it by following the same steps in reverse.
