If you do not want to use OneDrive, Microsoft provides the option to disable or turn off OneDrive and also the option to Uninstall OneDrive from your Windows 10 computer.
The idea behind OneDrive starting up with the computer is to make Microsoft’s cloud storage ready and available for use on your computer.
While this default setting is ideal for automatically backing up Desktop, Documents, & Photos Folders to OneDrive, it becomes unnecessary for those who are not using OneDrive.
The solution in such cases is prevent OneDrive from starting up with the computer, which disables OneDrive and the other solution is to Uninstall OneDrive from the computer.
1. Disable OneDrive in Windows 10
You can follow the steps below to Turn OFF or Disable OneDrive on your Windows 10 computer.
1. Click on the System Tray icon (1) in Taskbar > right-click on OneDrive App icon (2) and select Settings (3) in the menu that appears.
2. On the next screen, switch to Settings tab and uncheck “Start OneDrive automatically when I Sign in to Windows” option.
3. Click on OK to save this setting on your computer.
4. Next, click on the System Tray (1) Icon > right-click on the OneDrive Icon (2) and click on Exit (3) to close OneDrive on your computer.
After this, you should no longer find OneDrive starting automatically on your computer.
2. Uninstall OneDrive in Windows 10
If you have no plans of using OneDrive, you can follow the steps below to Uninstall OneDrive from your computer.
1. Open Settings > click on the Apps Icon.
2. On the next screen, click on Apps & Features in the left-pane. In the right-pane, select Microsoft OneDrive and click on the Uninstall option.
3. On the confirmation pop-up, click on the Uninstall option to confirm.
4. Wait for Windows to Uninstall OneDrive from your computer.
Reinstall OneDrive
If you happen to change your mind, you can always Download and Install OneDrive on your computer from any of the following sources.
1. Download and Install OneDrive Desktop Program, this will replace the OneDrive application that you had deleted from your computer.
2. Download and Install the OneDrive App as available at Microsoft Windows Store. This version of OneDrive is better suited for touch enabled devices.