Windows 11 How to Remove OneDrive Icon in Hidden Folder

Removing the OneDrive icon from the hidden folder in Windows 11 is a straightforward process that can be completed in a few simple steps.

First, you'll need to access the File Explorer settings, which can be done by pressing the Windows key + E on your keyboard.

To view hidden folders, you'll need to enable the "Show hidden files, folders, and drives" option in the File Explorer settings.

This setting can be found under the "View" tab in the File Explorer settings.

Once you've enabled the setting, you can navigate to the hidden folder where the OneDrive icon is located.

The OneDrive icon is typically located in the "OneDrive" folder, which is usually found in the "This PC" section of the File Explorer.

To remove the icon, simply right-click on it and select the "Remove from favorites" option.

This will remove the OneDrive icon from the hidden folder, freeing up space and decluttering your File Explorer.

Removing OneDrive from File Explorer can be a bit tricky, but it's doable. You can remove OneDrive from File Explorer by following one of the three available methods.

If you want to delete OneDrive files from your computer, you can remove OneDrive from File Explorer to do it. You can follow the steps below to remove OneDrive from File Explorer on Windows 10/11.

To successfully remove OneDrive from File Explorer, preparation is key. This involves understanding the requirements and restrictions of the process.

First, you'll need to ensure you have administrative privileges on your Windows device. This is because removing OneDrive requires elevated permissions.

It's also essential to be aware that removing OneDrive will delete all files stored in OneDrive. Make sure to back up any important files before proceeding.

OneDrive's integration with File Explorer is achieved through a feature called the OneDrive folder. This folder is automatically created when you sign in to OneDrive on your device.

You can find the OneDrive folder in File Explorer by navigating to This PC or Computer. It's usually listed under a separate section, but can be found by looking for the OneDrive logo.

To remove OneDrive from File Explorer, you can follow these step-by-step instructions.

First, you'll need to check if OneDrive is pre-installed on your Windows 10/11 computer. If it is, you can proceed with the removal process.

You have three ways to remove OneDrive from File Explorer, and we'll cover the steps for the pre-installed version.

To remove OneDrive from File Explorer, you can follow the steps below.

You can start by opening File Explorer and navigating to the OneDrive folder. This folder is usually located at the top of the File Explorer window.

Next, right-click on the OneDrive folder and select the "Remove from Favorites" option. This will temporarily remove the OneDrive folder from File Explorer.

However, this method only removes the OneDrive folder from the Favorites section and doesn't completely remove OneDrive from File Explorer.