Want to get rid of Microsoft’s cloud storage?

Select theOneDriveicon in your taskbar, then selectHelp & controls.

SelectUnlink this PCunder your account name.

The Help and Settings option under OneDrive on Windows 10

Your Microsoft account will be unlinked from your PC.

Any files synced to your OneDrive folder locally will still be there.

Go to theAdd/Remove Programssystem setting.

The Settings option in OneDrive

An easy way to get there is to typeprogramsin the Windows search bar.

Enteronein the Apps & Features search box.

Occasionally, uninstalling OneDrive will fail and return you to the Apps and Features list.

The Account tab

The “Unlink this PC” option

The Unlink Account button

Screenshot of Add or Remove Programs in Windows search box

The Apps & Features search box

Microsoft OneDrive in Apps & Features

The Uninstall button

The Uninstall confirmation button