This feature keeps tabs on your documents as you upload them toOneDriveor another online server.

While the Upload Center can be a useful feature, it’s been criticized for being intrusive and annoying.

It lets you know if the uploads were successful, failed, or uninterrupted.

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One of its benefits is allowing you to create backups for your documents easily and securely.

Select theProcessestab and search forMSOSYNC.EXE.

ClickMSOSYNC.EXEto highlight it and then pressDeleteto stop it from running.

Next, search forOSPPSVC.EXEand do the same thing.

The Office Upload Center icon is now removed from the current session on your gear.

ChooseSettingsin the pop-up menu.

Locate the Office Upload Center and selectSettingson the toolbar.

In the new menu box for theMicrosoft Office Upload Center controls, go toDisplay Options.

Locate theDisplay icon in notification areaoption and uncheck that box.

SelectOKto save the changes and exit the menu.

wrap up the Office Upload Center window by selecting theXin the upper-right corner.

The Microsoft Upload Center has now been removed.

Disabling the Office Upload Center doesnt mean you cant access it.