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Operating room users Windows systems 8.1 and Windows 10 may see an icon for a program called onedrive in the system tray near the clock. Few people specifically install it. Onedrive is installed automatically with the operating system and also during system updates. In this article, you will learn what OneDrive is for, what it is and how to remove it.
OneDrive icon in system tray
What does the Onedrive program do?
OneDrive got its name in 2014. Until that time, it was called SkyDrive.
Yandex and Google have their own cloud storages, which are analogues of OneDrive.
This program is a cloud storage on the Internet with a capacity of 15 to 25 GB. And completely free. Speaking more plain language OneDrive is a piece of personal space on the Internet on Microsoft servers, where you can copy and store your own data there.
In the future, they can be accessed from a smartphone or laptop, being anywhere in the world that has Internet access.
Thanks to support for the WebDAV protocol, OneDrive cloud space easily connects to your computer and appears as a separate local disk in "My Computer".
OneDrive connected via WebDAV
How to remove OneDrive windows 10 completely?
If you don't plan on using Microsoft's free 25 GB internet, then you simply don't need OneDrive. And you can safely delete it, because it loads with Windows and constantly hangs in RAM.
To remove OneDrive, you need to go to "" and find "Programs and Features" there.
Login to Control Panel in Windows 10
Remove Microsoft OneDrive
Perhaps it is not necessary to say that the developer of Windows operating systems - Microsoft Corporation - is constantly trying to improve its software products. So many users, starting with OS versions 8 and 8.1, have encountered the OneDrive service. What it is, now and will be considered. Moreover, many people know this service in the past. Windows versions, there it was called a little differently.
OneDrive: what is it?
So, first, let's see what this service (or service, if you want) is. To understand the interpretation of OneDrive (what kind of program it is), you should have at least a superficial understanding of the so-called "cloud storage" that has been gaining popularity lately. But, in essence, OneDrive is what it is.
However, unlike other similar services, this service has a number of quite interesting possibilities. But first things first.
History of origin and development
In general, the OneDrive “cloud” as an independent service appeared in February 2014 after the renaming of an almost similar SkyDrive service (it was launched back in 2007), which originally belonged to the range of online services provided to users of Windows operating systems by Microsoft Corporation, formerly known as called Windows Live.
What is most interesting, the renaming of the service was just the result of a lawsuit by the British company British Sky Broadcasting Group. But he himself remained virtually unchanged in terms of functionality.
Key features of OneDrive
Now more about the features of OneDrive. What is this program and what is it for? As mentioned above, this is precisely the “cloud storage”, which on a remote server previously provided system users, starting with Vista, with 7 GB of free space for storing files, then, however, the volume was reduced to 1 GB.
But a little later, 15 GB on a remote server became available to users, and registered G8 users (those who have an account Microsoft entry and use official system update packages) - 25 GB. To date, 50 GB is available for storing personal information after registration. And, as stated, this is not the limit.
The point is that you can buy Right place by paying a certain amount for its use. In this regard, Microsoft has not changed its principles. However, this situation is observed today with almost all "cloud" services, which first provide users with a minimum amount of space on a remote server, and then, if there is not enough space, they offer to pay for its increase. True, and here the question arises of the appropriateness of the purchase, especially if the user uses the service only to work with office documents or pictures. Naturally, if you put a video there (and even the very high resolution), there is definitely not enough space. However, this is already a problem for each individual user.
Storing information and working with documents
As for the main functionality, OneDrive storage, as well as any other service of this type, allows you to upload to remote server files of any type (you won’t surprise anyone with this now).
But here's what really pleases users who use this service on a daily basis, the procedure for uploading files to the server, again, compared to other storages (if the appropriate client is not installed), is as simplified as possible. The fact is that the native OneDrive client is already integrated into the system, more precisely, into the standard Windows Explorer. As already clear, you can simply copy or drag the desired objects to the service area in the Explorer. The download will happen almost instantly (of course, subject to an uninterrupted Internet connection).
Moreover, the OneDrive cloud itself has a number of interesting features. It turns out that using this service, you can not only exchange office documents between users connected to the service and having shared access to certain folders. Thanks to support for Office Web Apps, directly when working with the OneDrive application, you can view most of the known formats that correspond to office programs(Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.). In addition, there is support for viewing PDF documents and ODF, although, unfortunately, the function of their search is completely absent.
An equally interesting opportunity can be called the creation of office documents online. At the same time, if the OneDrive folder has a shared access attribute for several users, editing such documents can be done by all users.
Separately, it is worth noting the presence of synchronization by the Hotmail mail service and search engine bing. In the second case, you can even store your Bing search history in the repository.
Synchronization with operating systems other than desktop versions of Windows
Now for the other, no less interesting side of OneDrive. What it is in terms of synchronization with other systems is not difficult to understand if you take into account the fact that storage can be accessed even from mobile systems Android, iOS, MeeGo, Symbian and, of course, with Windows phone, not counting the full support for access even from Xbox consoles.
The only thing that is required is the installation of a special client, the presence of an Internet connection at the time of access and login using your own login and password. It is thanks to this approach that Microsoft has managed to significantly increase the number of users of the "cloud".
However, not all owners of stationary Windows systems like using this service. Firstly, it constantly hangs at startup and even when the service is turned off, it synchronizes files and folders with the storage. And secondly, the disk space from this is clearly reduced. That is why the legitimate question arises: how to disable OneDrive on the system? There is no talk about deleting the program yet, although this can be done.
How to disable OneDrive in Windows by editing group policy
With regard to disabling this service, you can use several basic methods. Each of them acts, in general, the same way, but first let's focus on using editing group policy settings. For example, let's take Windows 8, although in the same "top ten" the actions will be absolutely identical.
To do this, use the gpedit.msc command in the Run menu or call the computer configuration from the main menu, where in the root settings we first go to administrative templates, and then to system components. There, the OneDrive section is simply selected. When you open the settings, a window will appear in which you need to select a ban on saving files in the "cloud", and then confirm your choice.
Disabling OneDrive through the system registry
Now let's see how to disable OneDrive using the registry. It's just as easy to do. First, we access the editor using the regedit command, entered either in the Run menu or by calling it through the Win + R keys.
Now at the end on the right we use RMB (right click) and create a DWORD parameter, call it DisableFileSync, open it and set the value to "1". It remains to exit and reboot the system.
Reset settings directly in OneDrive
In order not to delve into the system settings, and even more so in the system registry, you can do it even easier.
We enter the computer settings, select the OneDrive section, and then go directly to the file storage. There is a line for saving documents by default. Just put the switch in the off position, that's all.
for and is it worth it?
For many users, simply disabling is not enough. Let's see how to remove OneDrive. But it’s worth saying right away that this service cannot be restored. It will be possible to install it again only after repeated Windows installations. Removal actions are recommended to be applied only if this service is on local computer really not used or simply not needed.
So how do you uninstall OneDrive? This is not so easy to do, but it is possible. First, you should end the process, and not from the "Task Manager", but from the command line, where you enter the combination taskkill / f / im OneDrive.exe. Now, if you have a 32-bit system, use %SystemRoot%\System32\OneDriveSetup.exe /uninstall from the same command line, and for systems with 64-bit architecture - %SystemRoot%\SysWOW64\OneDriveSetup.exe /uninstall. After that, we reboot the terminal, and the storage problem disappears.
You can also delete the directory with files to free up disk space. The OneDrive folder is located by default at C:\Users\, followed by the username and the OneDrive subkey in the address. By the way, this can also be done by simply disabling the service, without even using its complete removal.
Conclusion
That, in fact, is all the basic information regarding the OneDrive service. What is it, we more or less figured out. AT general opportunities and functions, too, I think, everything is clear. But in the matter of disabling or deleting a service, it is still recommended to disable it, and not delete it. But you never know what situation may arise when you need quick access to the "cloud storage", and with the least amount of time?
So think a hundred times before making a final decision, because there will be only one way to restore the service - complete reinstallation systems. And no kickbacks before checkpoint won't help here. On the other hand, if any official client is used for access not from Windows, but from some other device, it is generally not necessary to keep such a service on your computer.
OneDrive is Microsoft's built-in cloud service client. The thing seems to be important, useful, but why do many users have an irresistible desire to uproot it after 15 minutes of acquaintance?
Why OneDrive is needed and why it infuriates users so much
OneDrive cloud storage has been around for over 10 years, but part of operating system it only became advent of Windows 8. The component is designed to synchronize user files on devices under Windows control(computers, XBox), as well as on mobile devices based on iOS, Android and some other platforms.
Without now, nowhere, and the idea to equip the system with one of them, you can’t say anything, is good. But, as is the case with many Microsoft products, the implementation failed. According to many Windows users, the OneDrive service turned out to be dull, awkward, intrusive and extremely inconvenient. Therefore, despite its apparent usefulness, it has no more users than Internet browser explorer.
Below is a list of OneDrive qualities that cause the most dissatisfaction:
- Brakes. Loads data 5-10 times slower than .
- Censorship. Described cases of removal from the storage (password protected!) Unlicensed and unethical, according to Microsoft, user-generated content.
- Deleting data from a computer. When a user disables synchronization with storage, data from the desktop, Documents, Pictures, etc. folders can only remain in OneDrive.
- Frequent sync failures resulting in unavailable files at the right time, as well as failure to save the changes made.
- Limiting the volume of one file to 2 gigabytes.
- The OneDrive client application constantly hangs in the system tray, eating resources. When it closes, it tries to get in there again.
In a word, OneDrive is simply created for those who are looking for problems.
The only plus of the program is integration with the M $ Office package and increased storage on separate tariff plans. The rest - unprivileged users of Windows 10 get only 5 GB of disk space.
How to disable OneDrive
The client application of our miracle cloud is loaded with Windows by default. To stop this disgrace, right-click on the “pair of clouds” icon in the tray to open its context and select “ Options».
Uncheck the " Automatically start when you sign in to Windows».
To unlink OneDrive from your Microsoft account and stop syncing files, go to the " Account' and click ' Unlink a computer».
Next, confirm your consent to this action again.
To disable synchronization of files in the M $ Office 2016 software package, open the " Office” and uncheck the setting shown in the screenshot below.
In professional and corporate editions of Windows, the same can be done through the Editing Tool group policies GpEdit.msc (the most convenient way to open it is through the system search). The settings we need are in the section " Computer configuration» -> « Administrative Templates» -> « Windows Components» -> « OneDrive».
Here you can prevent documents from being saved to One Drive by default, or activate the ban on its use for storing files.
To change the setting, double-click on the desired line in the right half of the editor. In the window that opens next, check " Included" or " Disabled” and press OK.
How to uninstall OneDrive
Unfortunately, not everyone supports the complete removal of the Microsoft cloud from the computer. Windows versions. If you are the lucky one whose system allows you to do this, you just need to open " Applications and features" or " Programs and Features", find the desired (more precisely, unnecessary) element and click the button" Delete».
For those who are unlucky in this regard, you can do the following:
- Run the OneDrive installer with the -uninstall option.
- Uninstall the application using third-party uninstallers.
Both methods are unsafe. Removing OneDrive where it is not intended may break the functionality of the operating system. Therefore, all further actions are at your own peril and risk.
Launching the installer - file OneDriveSetup.exe with key – uninstall, runs in the Shell with admin rights. Paste the instruction of the appropriate version into it and press Enter:
%windir%\System32\OneDriveSetup.exe -uninstall::for 32-bit Windows.
%windir%\SysWOW64\OneDriveSetup.exe -uninstall::for 64-bit.
The OneDrive app must be closed before running the command. The deletion occurs without any prompts or warnings. After it, the contents of the folder and the cloud installer remain in place.
Uninstalling OneDrive using third-party uninstallers is done in the usual ways for these programs. For example, in RevoUninstaller - through forced uninstallation by application name or path to executable file(folder).
If after uninstalling you want to install OneDrive again, just run it again in command line installer OneDriveSetup.exe(the instruction is underlined with an orange line on the console screen). But this time without parameters.
One drive is built-in cloud service from Microsoft, it is included in the standard software of the system starting from the eight. This service allows the user store system data on the Internet, you can also move there and most important files and data, which will allow you to access them from anywhere and save them from the danger of loss.
You can use this technology as an additional flash drive for storing and transferring information. Settings can be made in such a way that the data will be available to everyone or no one except the user.
History of occurrence
For a wide range technology became available since 2008 in Windows 8, only it was then called SkyDrive (sky drive). Since then, the application has often been modified, it became possible to add photos and your own tags to them. In 2010, Office Web Apps, now known as Office Online, was added, allowing work with documents on the network online. In 2011, the developers radically changed the interface and increased the size of uploaded files up to 100 mb.
In 2013, there was a dispute from the word sky in the name with one of their British companies, as a result of the trial, the name of the project was changed to the one we know it now, and in Windows 10 the component became known as onedrive.
Application features
Perhaps, main feature This service can be called full synchronization of all devices. Yes, some of them will have to install additional applications, but it's worth it. The user will be able to create, view and edit documents from any of their devices. The same can be done with pictures and other files. For some people, it will be very convenient to take a photo on a phone, save it in the cloud, and then immediately open it on a computer, without any wires and transferring from a smartphone to a computer. Initially the user is allocated there is only 5 GB of memory on the disk, for users of the eight this number is 25, the price for the expansion fluctuates around 140 rubles per year for an additional 50 gigabytes of memory.
Do not forget about the ability to create and edit documents online. This will create a kind of mobile office that will be available practically from any device. You can share your documents with other people, so it's possible for two people to edit the same document, which can help a lot. A good help is saving all parameters and settings in cloud storage, in fact, coming from new system and having entered all his data, the user will no longer have to configure anything, the OS will already be ready to work and configured as needed.
How to get an extra seat
You can get additional memory for free if you invite other users. For this it is worth going to system parameters and go to the subscription management section, a referral link is available here. It should be sent to your friends or inserted into one of your profiles, for each participant who registers using this link, the user will receive 500 megabytes, but not more than 10 gigabytes in total. 
Here, the user will be able to select the desired tariff for himself, and then proceed to payment. After it, you can immediately use the entire amount of memory ondrive cloud.
Sign in to OneDrive
In order to enter OneDrive through a browser, you will have to go to the site http://onedrive.com and enter your credentials. If a account not yet, you can register here. The interface of this service is not too different from that in other repositories. Files can be added by drag and drop or by using special button at the top of the screen. 
However, for better work it is worth downloading the van drive application for your computer from here and mobile device. In this program, you also need to enter your data. Next, you will have to set up synchronization, you can copy all folders and files to the cloud, you can only some or not copy anything. Here you should choose the best option for yourself. 
On the mobile application, everything looks almost the same. Would need download the program, enter your credentials or register, after which you can use it. 
How to download and install
On most modern devices with Windows, this application is included, if this is not the case, then you can go to the storage site and select the desired option there, and then download the utility.
For smartphones, you can find the application by name in the standard store, the Android utility is available at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.skydrive&hl=en .
There is nothing special in the installation, after launch, only follow instructions. Only in the computer version you will need to choose what exactly to synchronize, and in mobile version it will be proposed, in addition to synchronization, to immediately send all videos and photos to disk.
How to use the application and basic settings
In the utility itself, you can go to the parameters, several tabs will be available there. On first You can customize the features of the launch of the program. On the second tab, you should set up the directories that will be synchronized with the storage, so they can be accessed from another location using your Microsoft OneDrive account. On third tab, you can uncheck the box that is responsible for archiving data before transferring it, but it's better to leave it. The user can also work with folders on the computer, as always, the created folders will also be displayed in the web interface. Here you can also click on the file and click on share, this will allow you to send the link to another user. The link can take the following values: 
For such files, there are several privacy settings that will allow you to limit the actions of users on it. The same actions can be performed in the mobile application, only the interface there will look a little different. Main Feature the mobile version is the ability to synchronize all photos and videos, this will allow you to view the footage on your computer, without unnecessary movements and file sharing.
How the Microsoft cloud works
When working with computer application, this technology will not differ much from the usual hard drive. All files uploaded to it will be available on the computer, and those that the user transfers to the folder will be archived and transferred to the Microsoft server, so they will appear there as well. This mechanism will be respected with full synchronization. If only a few folders are synchronized, then only those folders will be transferred.
FROM mobile application can see all data, which are located on Microsoft servers, because it is from there, and not from a computer, that he will download them, if necessary. When photo and video synchronization is enabled, this data will be transferred to the cloud when new files are added or old files are changed. Thus, it can be understood that all information is stored on separate servers, which are used as an intermediate link between users or between devices of one user.
How to uninstall OneDrive
In most cases, removing the program is not difficult. You just need to go to control Panel, installation and removal of programs and find the necessary utility there. Then click on it and click on delete. The removal wizard will start, the user will only need to follow its instructions.
