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11 March 2024  John Weaver  Senior Program Developer
 

Summary
Learn how to disable or uninstall OneDrive on your Windows system to free up storage space and customize your device. Our step-by-step guide will help you easily manage your files without the need for this pre-installed application.



Table of contents

table iconI. What is OneDrive?
table iconII. How to disable or uninstall OneDrive?
table iconIII. A backup software that can replace OneDrive - Renee Becca
uninstall Onedrive

I. What is OneDrive?

OneDrive, Microsoft’s cloud sync and file-sharing service, effectively manages data across various devices, including Windows, Android, and iOS. It integrates a cloud-synced drive with your computer, facilitating real-time synchronization for file edits, deletions, and creations. Nonetheless, it’s important to understand that OneDrive specializes in sync services and is not a solution for cloud backup.
After exploring the features of OneDrive, we will now concentrate on the methods to disable or remove it from the system.

II. How to disable or uninstall OneDrive?

1. Disable OneDrive with the help of local group policy

In Group Policy, you can effectively disable OneDrive by following these steps:
Step 1: Start the computer, simultaneously press Windows+R to open the Run dialog. Enter gpedit.msc and select OK to access the Local Group Policy Editor.
type gpedit.msc
Step 2: Navigate sequentially to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > OneDrive. Then double-click on Prohibit using OneDrive for file storage.
Disable OneDrive with local group policy
Step 3: Navigate to the page that restricts OneDrive file storage, select Enabled, and simultaneously press the OK button to deactivate OneDrive.
Disable OneDrive

2. Disable OneDrive using Registry Editor

To ensure OneDrive is deactivated, you can modify the Windows registry by following these steps:
Step 1: Start the computer and simultaneously press Windows+R to launch the Run dialog. Type Regedit and click OK to open the Registry Editor.
open registry editor by running regedit
Step 2: Copy the path HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\OneDrive into the search box or navigate through the hierarchy to locate it.
Disable OneDrive using Registry Editor
Step 3: Select OneDrive on the left side, right-click in the right pane, choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it DisableFileSyncNGSC. Double-click it to open the edit window and set the value data to 1 to disable OneDrive. To re-enable, change this value to 0 or delete DisableFileSyncNGSC.
Disable OneDrive using Registry Editor

3. Uninstall the OneDrive service

The process to uninstall OneDrive is similar across various versions of Windows. Here are the specific steps using Windows 10 as an example:
Step 1: Run the computer, find (Add or Remove Programs) in the search box and open it.
(Add or Remove Programs
Step 2: Switch to Apps & features on the left, find OneDrive using the search box, select Microsoft OneDrive, and click Uninstall. If prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, provide it.
Uninstall the OneDrive
The text outlines various methods for disabling or completely removing OneDrive, which syncs files but does not provide a true backup feature. For a dependable backup option, it’s advisable to utilize Renee Becca, an adept tool specialized in data backup.

III. A backup software that can replace OneDrive - Renee Becca

1. What is Renee Becca?

Renee Becca is a specialized tool designed for data backup and restoration of systems and hard disks. It leverages advanced incremental/differential backup technology to optimize both time and space during the backup process. Key features include system, partition, hard disk, and file backup, along with capabilities for disk cloning and system migration. Renee Becca supports backing up a wide range of data types such as programs, system configuration, emails, photos, videos, documents, and bookmarks.
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2. How to backup data with Renee Becca?

Step 1: Download and install Renee Becca on your computer. Launch the program and choose the ‘Backup’ option from the main menu.
Step 2: Choose the desired backup function: system, hard disk/partition, or file backup. Select ‘File Backup‘ here.
click to back up files in renee becca
Step 3: Select the disk that contains your crucial data. You have the option to perform a complete disk backup or to tailor your selection by picking particular files or folders. Establish regular backup intervals—daily/weekly/monthly—and customize your backup configurations to suit your requirements.
Renee Becca provides the following backup options:
Version chain mode: Only the latest 5 versions are kept, and useless old versions are automatically deleted after the backup is completed.
Single version mode: Only the latest version is kept, and the previous version is automatically deleted after the backup is completed.
Full mode: Creates a full backup.
Incremental mode: After the initial full backup, only incremental backups are created.
Differential mode: After the initial full backup, only differential backups are created.
file backup schedule on Renee Becca
Step 4: Click the Backup button to initiate the backup process, which will be displayed in the task bar. Upon successful completion, click the Recovery button to recover files onto your preferred hard drive as required.
recover backup files from renee becca
Step 5: Then select the location to restore the backup and click the (Recovery) button.
files recovery location
Software Features

  • The software features a user-friendly interface for effortless navigation and operation. Users can choose from various backup and restore options at no cost.
  • It offers three distinct cloning functions to cater to different needs. The system allows for seamless migration to a new hard drive without losing any original system data. Users can predefine the partition size on the new hard drive before initiating the cloning process.
  • The software supports cloning only the used space on the hard drive and facilitates HDD to SSD cloning.
  • It enables the creation of automatic backup schedules—daily, weekly, or monthly. Incremental and differential backups are possible, backing up only new or changed files since the last backup, thus conserving hard drive space.