How to Remove Microsoft OneDrive from Startup

Are you tired of receiving unnecessary sync notifications from OneDrive? Do you want to prevent the app from automatically starting when your system boots up? If so, removing the OneDrive app from startup services is a great way to achieve this. In this article, we will show you how to remove Microsoft OneDrive from startup on Windows 11.

Firstly, it is essential to understand that Windows Startup services include a list of apps that start automatically when your system boots up. To avoid unnecessary sync notifications from OneDrive, uninstalling the app from your system is an effective way to prevent it from sending any notifications to you. Uninstall Microsoft OneDrive on Windows 11 by clicking on the Uninstall button to remove the app from your system.

Once the app is uninstalled, click on the three dots in front of OneDrive to access its properties. From there, follow these steps: Click on the 'Terminateto' option to exit any running instance of OneDrive. This will ensure that the app does not run automatically until you manually open it.

Another way to prevent OneDrive from sending unnecessary sync notifications is to set your Background Apps Permission to Never. To do this, search for 'OneDrive' and click on Advanced Options to open its properties. From there, expand the Apps section and click on Apps and Features. Once in the Apps and Features window, you can set your Background Apps Permission to Never.

By following these simple steps, you can remove Microsoft OneDrive from startup services, prevent it from sending unnecessary sync notifications, and maintain better control over your system's startup apps.

How to remove microsoft onedrive from startup