OneDrive issue

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  1. Posts : 26
    Windows 10 pro
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    OneDrive issue


    I am trying to disable/remove one drive from my Windows 10 computer, Version 1909, but it does not show any icon in task bar or in Apps and features. It is definitely on the computer as it shows up under users. There does not appear to be any way to disable it as all tutes refer to finding the task bar icon and or the entry in apps and features. I keep getting annoying messages from Microsoft that I am out of storage space for this as well.
    Any help on this is very much appreciated.
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  2. Posts : 45
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Version 21H2 Build 19044.1348
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  3. Posts : 26
    Windows 10 pro
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks for the response, but One Drive does not show up in File explorer or apps and features as is required by this tute.

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    I have removed the unknown device shown in the attachment, no idea what it was.!!
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails OneDrive issue-one-drive-issue.png  
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  4. Posts : 4,795
    Windows 11 Pro 64 Bit 22H2
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    Press the Windows key+X and choose Disk Management. Here in the lower pane, is some other partition at capacity? and not the One Drive? You should not get a Windows error if One Drive is full.
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  5. Posts : 2,142
    Windows 11 Pro (latest update ... forever anal)
       #5

    Use Geek Uninstaller (freeware) - is there an entry for (Microsoft)/(Windows) OneDrive listed alphabetically (under M, O or W).

    Alternatively, sometimes you may have to re-install a program and use a proper uninstaller (like Geek) to get rid of it. Built-in uninstall options for Windows (like Control Panel Add/Remove software, or the Uninstall option in the Start menu folder) can fail miserably to completely remove some programs ... especially if Microsoft doesn't like you to do that !!!!! (as in OneDrive)
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  6. Posts : 26
    Windows 10 pro
    Thread Starter
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    spunk said:
    Press the Windows key+X and choose Disk Management. Here in the lower pane, is some other partition at capacity? and not the One Drive? You should not get a Windows error if One Drive is full.
    The message I am getting from Microsoft is saying I am above my 5gb storage limit.

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    idgat said:
    Use Geek Uninstaller (freeware) - is there an entry for (Microsoft)/(Windows) OneDrive listed alphabetically (under M, O or W).

    Alternatively, sometimes you may have to re-install a program and use a proper uninstaller (like Geek) to get rid of it. Built-in uninstall options for Windows (like Control Panel Add/Remove software, or the Uninstall option in the Start menu folder) can fail miserably to completely remove some programs ... especially if Microsoft doesn't like you to do that !!!!! (as in OneDrive)
    I have tried re installing One Drive and it is already installed so that wont work.
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  7. Posts : 2,142
    Windows 11 Pro (latest update ... forever anal)
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    Exfso said:
    .... but it does not show any icon in task bar or in Apps and features
    Exfso said:
    I have tried re installing One Drive and it is already installed so that wont work.
    What shows up in the Control Panel > Programs and Features > .... Is Microsoft OneDrive listed?
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  8. Posts : 26
    Windows 10 pro
    Thread Starter
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    idgat said:
    What shows up in the Control Panel > Programs and Features > .... Is Microsoft OneDrive listed?
    It is nowhere to be seen, which is very strange as I stated previously I tried to re install and got the message that it was already installed, if this is not confusing I sure don't know what is....
    It shows up on users as is evident from the attached screen capture
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails OneDrive issue-one-drive-issue1.png  
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  9. Posts : 45
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Version 21H2 Build 19044.1348
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    @Exfso, have you tried this? Press the Windows key + R. In the Run box type

    appwiz.cpl

    Click OK.

    See if OneDrive is there and uninstall it. There is a OneDrive registry key you can check but back up your registry. There you will be able to delete the OneDrive folder.
    I don't know if you feel comfortable in the registry. Which is why I will hold off for now.
    Last edited by dekayd; 06 Feb 2021 at 02:13.
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  10. Posts : 26
    Windows 10 pro
    Thread Starter
       #10

    dekayd said:
    @Exfso, have you tried this? Press the Windows key + R. In the Run box type

    appwiz.cpl

    Click OK.

    See if OneDrive is there and uninstall it. There is a OneDrive registry key you can check but back up your registry. There you will be able to delete the OneDrive folder.
    I don't know if you feel comfortable in the registry. Which is why I will hold off for now.
    That just brings up programs and features and it is definitely not there.
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