Introduction
Windows 11 has a feature that automatically saves your files to OneDrive. This can be useful for backing up important documents, but it may not be ideal for everyone. If you want to stop Windows 11 from saving to OneDrive, here are the steps you can follow:
Step 1: Open File Explorer
To start, open File Explorer by clicking on the folder icon in the taskbar or pressing the Windows key + E.
Step 2: Navigate to OneDrive Folder
In File Explorer, navigate to the OneDrive folder. This is usually located in your user profile folder (e.g., C:\Users\[username]\OneDrive).
Step 3: Right-click on OneDrive Folder
Right-click on the OneDrive folder and select “Properties” from the context menu.
Step 4: Uncheck “Always keep on this device”
In the Properties window, uncheck the box next to “Always keep on this device.” This will prevent Windows 11 from automatically saving your files to OneDrive.
Step 5: Click “Apply” and “OK”
Click “Apply” and then “OK” to save the changes you made in the Properties window.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can stop Windows 11 from saving your files to OneDrive. This will give you more control over where your files are saved and ensure that they are not automatically backed up to the cloud.