Here are some answers to the frequently asked questions about the OneDrive desktop app for Windows.

Windows 10 or 11   

Good news! If your computer uses Windows 10 or 11 OneDrive is built in. If you do need to re-install, click here to download.​​​​​​​

Downloading the app means you agree to the Microsoft Services Agreement and privacy statement.

This software might also download and install its updates automatically.

Windows 10 or 11   

OneDrive will update itself automatically. If you want to ensure you have the latest version, click here to download.​​​​

If you don't want to use OneDrive, the easiest solution is to unlink it. If you just want to stop syncing for a while, you can temporarily pause OneDrive and then resume syncing later. Learn how to pause and resume sync in OneDrive.

Windows 10 or 11   

Select the Start button, type Programs and select Add or remove programs in the list of results.

Under Apps & features, find and select Microsoft OneDrive, and then select Uninstall.

If you don't see OneDrive in the list, press the Windows key  Press the Windows key    and R to open a Run dialog, then type appwiz.cpl and press OK.

Windows 10 or 11   

In Windows 10, OneDrive is the default save location for your files and documents. This means new documents or files are automatically saved to OneDrive unless you opt to save them to a different location on your PC.

Learn more about how files save to OneDrive by default in Windows 10 or 11.

Windows 10 or 11   

What's new in OneDrive for Windows 10 or 11​​​​​​​

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