How to remove OneDrive from file explorer

To remove OneDrive from File Explorer in Windows 10, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open File Explorer on your Windows 10 computer.
  2. Click on the “View” tab in the ribbon menu.
  3. In the “Show/hide” section of the ribbon menu, uncheck the box next to “Navigation pane” to hide the pane.
  4. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  5. Type “regedit” in the Run dialog box and click “OK” to open the Registry Editor.
  6. In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID{018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6}
  7. Right-click on the {018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6} key and select “Export” to back up the key.
  8. Right-click on the {018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6} key again and select “Delete” to remove it.
  9. Close the Registry Editor.
  10. Open File Explorer again, and OneDrive should no longer appear in the navigation pane.

Note: Modifying the Windows Registry can be risky and may cause system issues if done incorrectly. It’s recommended that you backup your registry before making any changes and proceed with caution.

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