What happens if I don't use OneDrive?

You won't lose files or data by uninstalling OneDrive from your computer. You can always access your files by signing in to OneDrive.com.

Is it OK to not have OneDrive?

Do you need OneDrive on Windows 10? OneDrive is able to save your files and data, but it is not the necessary program on your computer. If you do not need it, you can choose to unlink or disable it. To keep data safe, you can choose other services or other software.

What happens if I don't use OneDrive?

You won't lose files or data by disabling or uninstalling OneDrive on your computer. You can always access your files by signing in to OneDrive.com. In Windows 10, OneDrive is the default save location for your files and documents.

What is OneDrive and do I need it?

OneDrive for home is online personal storage that you get when you set up a Microsoft account to use services such as Outlook.com or Xbox. Use OneDrive to save documents, photos, and other files in the cloud, share them with friends, and even collaborate on content.

Do I need OneDrive if I have Google Photos?

OneDrive is an effective alternative to Google Photos if you already have plenty of storage space with Microsoft. Now that Google Photos no longer offers free unlimited photo storage, you may want to check out a different online service to store and manage your photos.

How do I stop files from going to OneDrive?

Why is everything saved to OneDrive?

This is because the Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders exist both under This PC and OneDrive, which might make them easy to mix up. When you stop protecting a folder, existing files stay in OneDrive and new files save to your PC.

Does unlinking OneDrive delete files?

You won't lose files or data by unlinking OneDrive from your computer. You can always access your files by signing in to OneDrive.com.

How do I save pictures to my computer without OneDrive?

Here are the steps: Step 1: Open the Microsoft Office app whose files you want to save on your computer instead of OneDrive. Step 2: Click on File followed by Save as. Step 3: Choose This PC and select the folder on your PC where you want to save the files.

How do I stop OneDrive from syncing photos?

What's the difference between OneDrive and Google Drive?

Google Drive offers the largest free plan and the cheapest paid cloud file storage of the three. None of the services are particularly secure, but OneDrive offers a secure folder locked by an extra level of two-factor authentication.

Do I want OneDrive?

If you use OneDrive for nothing else, use it for almost-real-time backup of your work in progress. Each time you save or update a file in the OneDrive folder on your machine, it's uploaded to your cloud storage. Even if you lose your machine, the files are still accessible from your OneDrive account online.

What are the disadvantages of OneDrive?

Can I delete OneDrive files from my computer?

Delete files and folders in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, or using the OneDrive desktop app. Select your OneDrive folder, select the items you want to delete, and press the Delete key on your keyboard.