Guide | How To How to Uninstall OneDrive client from Windows 10 (Guide)

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How to Completely Uninstall OneDrive client from Windows 10 (All Editions) - NO GPEDIT REQUIRED

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Figure 1: NoMoreOneDrive

Uninstall OneDrive client software from Windows 10

Open the Run command [
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+R] window and type:
Code:
%appdata%
  • Press [Alt+Up Arrow] to Go Up a folder to view:
    • Local
    • LocalLow
    • Roaming
  • Double-Click on Local folder to open
  • Scroll down to Microsoft\OneDrive\17.x.xxxx.xxxx (versions may differ)
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Figure 2: Browsing Appdata folder to find 17.x.xxxx.xxxx
  • Open the folder 17.x.xxxx.xxxx
  • Hover over OneDriveSetup.exe
  • Hold [Shift] + [Right-Click] and click Copy as Path from the context menu
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Figure 3: Copy as Path

Open the Run command [
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+R] window and type:
Code:
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDrive\<17.x.xxxx.xxxx>\OneDriveSetup.exe /uninstall
  • Replace <username> and <17.x.xxxx.xxxx> with your details and version number.
  • Warning: The /uninstall argument will remove OneDrive from your Windows 10 PC.
  • Click OK to proceed
2. Remove OneDrive from File Explorer Pane

Download Winaero Tweaker (freeware, no adware) from Winaero.com.
  • Run as administrator
  • Expand File Explorer > Navigation Pane - Default Items
  • Uncheck OneDrive
  • Close all programs
  • Sign out
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Figure 4: Remove OneDrive from File Explorer
  • Finally, log back in to Windows 10
Extra Notes:

For those concerned about OneDrive UWP app from the Windows Store.
  • Start > All Apps > [Right-Click] OneDrive > Uninstall
Looking to re-install OneDrive client software onto Windows 10? Click HERE to see guide.

Words from @Huracan: I understand there may be automated tools available or other easier methods, but I like to show how you can DIY, so you know how in the future. Thank you for reading. :)
 
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I have not seen OneDrive client return since I removed it months ago. As for major updates such as the upcoming Anniversary Update this summer, I cannot comment.