Microsoft has tried so hard to integrate OneDrive into Windows 11 that now is forcing automatic backups without consulting the user. The tech giant changed the installation process for its operating system by eliminating a crucial step. Now, when you install Windows 11 on a computer, OneDrive folder backup will be turned on by default.
According to a report by NeowinMicrosoft changed the Windows 11 installation process to activate OneDrive by default. Previously, users had the ability to choose this feature to keep a cloud copy of their files. The installer skips that step and now backups are mandatoryat least until you disable them within the operating system.
The measure has to do with the new strategy to force Microsoft accounts to use the operating system. For some time now, Windows 11 left out local accounts during the installation process and you can only make one through certain tricks. The technology company has thought that by activating your Microsoft account, you are also interested in all its default services, such as OneDrive.
The problem with forcing automatic backups of your folders is that sooner or later you will run out of spaceIf you have a free OneDrive account, the storage limit is 5 GB, so you will need to delete files, disable backup, or pay for more space.
How to turn off automatic OneDrive backup in Windows 11
If you are not interested in backing up your files to OneDrive There is an option where you can disable folders. Just right-click the OneDrive icon in the Windows 11 taskbar and select Setting.
When the screen opens, select the option Manage backups inside the menu Synchronization and backup. Once done, the program will show a list of the system folders that are stored in the cloud.
OneDrive usually backs up folders like Desktop, Music, or Videos, so you’ll quickly use up the 5GB of free storage. The good news is that you can disable them using the button found on each of them.
If you’re not interested in backups, but don’t want to uninstall OneDrive, The best alternative is to unlink your computer. Just choose Unlink this computer inside the menu Account in OneDrive settings. This function will not delete files stored in the cloud and you can access them from the web by logging in to OneDrive.com
For uninstall OneDrive in Windows 10 or Windows 11 you just have to click the button Starttype “Programs” in the search box and select Add or Remove Programs. OneDrive will appear in the list of applications and you can uninstall it by clicking on the name and tapping the button Uninstall.
