Delete Old OneDrive App from Your Windows PC

If you're no longer using the old OneDrive app on your Windows PC, it's a good idea to delete it to free up space and reduce clutter.

You can find the old OneDrive app in your Start menu, under the "All Apps" section.

Locate the OneDrive app and right-click on it to select "Uninstall".

This will remove the app from your Start menu and free up some space on your hard drive.

You can delete the OneDrive app from your MacBook Air without affecting the iPhone app. This is a common scenario where you might want to uninstall the app from your personal device.

To be on the safe side, unlink the account on your Mac first. This will ensure that deleting the app doesn't impact your ability to access files on your iPhone.

To unlink the account, follow these steps:

After unlinking the account, you can safely delete the OneDrive app from your MacBook Air. This will free up storage space on your device.

You can still access your OneDrive files from File Explorer even after removing the OneDrive app.

For users of Windows versions other than Home, the empty OneDrive folder will remain in File Explorer, but it won't cause any problems.

Editing the Windows Registry Editor can help you delete the OneDrive icon from File Explorer without uninstalling the app.

You can easily remove OneDrive from File Explorer on Windows 10/11 by uninstalling it just like any other desktop application.

To do this, open the Start menu and click on Settings, then Apps & features. Search for OneDrive and click the "Uninstall" button beside the OneDrive app.

Even if you delete the OneDrive app from your computer, some OneDrive files and folders will remain in your File Explorer. Therefore, you may want to try one of the other methods to completely remove OneDrive from your computer.

Here are the steps to remove OneDrive from File Explorer via Windows Settings:

1. Open Start > Settings > Apps & features.

2. Search for OneDrive and click the “Uninstall” button beside the OneDrive app.

Note: Uninstalling OneDrive will remove it from your File Explorer, but some OneDrive files and folders may still remain on your computer. If you want to completely remove OneDrive, you may want to try one of the other methods.

If you're a Windows Home user, you won't see an empty OneDrive folder in File Explorer, but users of other Windows versions will.

Editing the Windows Registry Editor can remove the empty OneDrive folder, but be careful because it can damage your system if not done correctly.

Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard, type “regedit”, and click “OK” in the pop-up window to access the Registry Editor.

To delete the OneDrive icon in File Explorer without uninstalling the OneDrive app, navigate to Computer > HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT > CLSID > {018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6}.

Right-click on the “System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree” and choose “Modify” to make changes to the registry.

If you're still having trouble deleting the old OneDrive app, check if it's still listed in your device's app settings. Go to your device's settings and look for the app settings section.

Make sure you've uninstalled the old app properly, as a leftover app icon can still cause issues. This can be done by going to your device's app settings and searching for the old OneDrive app to delete.

If you're still experiencing issues, try restarting your device to see if that resolves the problem.

You're stuck with an app that just won't budge, aren't you? OneDrive on Mac is a prime example of this.

The primary reason why OneDrive won't uninstall successfully is that the app is still running in the background. You must quit all processes of OneDrive before uninstalling it.

Drag and drop isn't enough, folks. Simply dragging OneDrive to the Trash won't uninstall it cleanly, leaving behind many of its leftovers on your Mac.

Forcing quit is your friend. Navigate to Finder > Applications > Utilities > Activity Monitor, search for OneDrive, and click on it to force quit the process.

You'll also need to remove additional OneDrive files to fully clean up your system. To do this, open Finder and press Command + Shift + G to open the Go to Folder window.

Copy and paste the following paths to the box and hit Return: ~/Library/Containers/http://com.microsoft.skydrive-mac~/Library/Containers/com.microsoft.SkyDriveLauncher

Drag these folders to the Trash, but be aware that this process may not remove all OneDrive support files. You'll need to search for and delete the following files and folders as well: ~/Library/Application Support/OneDrive~/Library/Caches/OneDrive~/Library/Preferences/com.microsoft.OneDrive.plist

Check the suggested folders below to see if you can locate any OneDrive-related files: ~/Library/Cookies/~/Library/Logs/~/Library/LaunchAgents/.

To shut down your Mac, click the Apple logo in the top left corner and select Shut Down from the dropdown menu. This will initiate the shutdown process.

If you're having trouble shutting down your Mac, you can try restarting it instead. To do this, click the Apple logo in the top left corner and select Restart from the dropdown menu.

Shutting down your Mac can be a good idea if you're experiencing issues with certain apps, such as OneDrive. To completely uninstall OneDrive on Mac, you'll need to download CleanMyApp from the Apple App Store and install it on your Mac.

To uninstall OneDrive using CleanMyApp, click Uninstall > Continue uninstall, and then enter your admin password if asked to grant permission for the app. This will initiate the uninstallation process.

After shutting down your Mac, it's a good idea to wait a few seconds before turning it back on. This allows the system to fully power down and can help prevent any potential issues.

If you're still using the old OneDrive app, it's likely because your device doesn't support the newer app.

OneDrive has a minimum system requirement of Windows 10, version 1803 or later, and a compatible browser like Internet Explorer 11 or Microsoft Edge.

To ensure a smooth experience, check your device's system and browser versions before deciding what to do with the old app.

The old OneDrive app is compatible with Windows 7 and Windows 8, but it's no longer supported and may pose security risks.

If you're using a device that meets the minimum system requirements, consider upgrading to the newer app for better performance and security.

It's also worth noting that the old app will eventually stop working on devices that don't meet the minimum requirements.

To delete the old OneDrive app, you'll need to follow a few steps. Press the Win + R keys on the keyboard to open the Run dialog.

First, you'll need to uninstall OneDrive. On Windows 11, you can do this by typing or copying-pasting the command C:\Windows\System32\OneDriveSetup.exe /uninstall /allusers into the Run dialog and hitting Enter. This will remove OneDrive installed to Program Files for all users.

If you're using Windows 10, you can uninstall OneDrive by going to the Add/Remove Programs system setting, typing "programs" in the Windows search bar, and selecting Microsoft OneDrive. Then, select Uninstall.

On a Mac, you can remove OneDrive by opening the Applications folder in Finder, right-clicking on the OneDrive icon, and choosing Move to Trash. Don't forget to enter your Mac credentials and click OK to confirm the deletion.

Here are the steps to uninstall OneDrive on Windows 10:

If you encounter issues, you can try restarting your PC and repeating the steps to remove OneDrive.

To completely uninstall OneDrive for all users on your Windows PC, you'll need to use the Run dialog and type a specific command.

Press the Win + R keys on your keyboard to open the Run dialog, then type or copy-paste the following command: C:\Windows\System32\OneDriveSetup.exe /uninstall /allusers, and hit Enter.

Wait for OneDrive to be uninstalled, which should take a few moments.

You can also disable OneDrive from appearing in the Windows user interface, including disabling its startup entry and hiding the icon from the navigation pane in File Explorer.

Here's a quick rundown of the steps to completely uninstall OneDrive for all users:

Winget is a powerful command-line utility that simplifies the installation, removal, and retrieval of detailed information for various applications on your PC.

Winget's name stands for "Windows Package Manager", making it a convenient tool for automating app installation.

To use Winget, you'll need to open the Terminal app elevated by pressing the Win+X keys on your keyboard or right-clicking the Start button.

To uninstall OneDrive using Winget, type the command "winget uninstall onedrive" and press Enter in the Terminal app.

The Winget utility can help you search, download, install, upgrade, and configure software on each of your PCs with ease.

To completely remove OneDrive from your computer, you'll need to sign in as each user and uninstall it, as its files are placed in the %localappdata%\Microsoft\OneDrive folder.

To uninstall OneDrive on Windows 10, you'll need to go through a few simple steps. First, type "programs" in the Windows search bar to access the Add/Remove Programs system setting.

To get to the Apps & Features search box, enter "one" in the search box. This will take you to the list of installed apps. From there, select Microsoft OneDrive.

Selecting Uninstall will prompt a confirmation screen. Confirm that you want to uninstall OneDrive, and the program will be removed from your PC.

Occasionally, uninstalling OneDrive may fail and return you to the Apps and Features list. If this happens, don't worry – just restart your PC and try again.

If you're using a Mac, you'll need to follow a slightly different process. To remove OneDrive from your Mac manually, you'll need to find and remove all its support files.

To do this, open the Applications folder in Finder and right-click on the OneDrive icon. Choose Move to Trash to remove the application itself.

Alternatively, you can drag the blue OneDrive cloud to the trash bin. Be sure to enter your Mac credentials and click OK to complete the process.

Here's a quick summary of the steps: