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Back when I was using Windows, I had enabled this feature too (before I knew much about privacy) and when I finally decided to get rid of it, I remember consist

Back when I was using Windows, I had enabled this feature too (before I knew much about privacy) and when I finally decided to get rid of it, I remember consistently failing to disable OneDrive. I would log out, uninstall the app and then try to move my Desktop folder out of "OneDrive" in my home directory and next boot I'd have 2 folders again (with the "OneDrive" one being used, of course). I ended up reinstalling for another reason, but that finally fixed the problem. I deleted everything from my OneDrive today and got especially mad that the Android app shows a download icon in folder details yet it's disabled. There's absolutely no way to get your files through there. Had to log in on the web just to get a ZIP of everything (it's surprising that's still possible). As soon as I move off Outlook I'm out of this ecosystem.

fluidcruft 1y ago
I think OneDrive has an "oops I accidentally rm-rf /" window for deletions. Anyway OneDrive used to drive me nuts until somehow it all just clicked in some sort of "aha!" zen mode so I haven't had much trouble with in a long time. The biggest issue is often large changes will time out without error and you have to kick it in the pants a few times.
- a022311 1y ago
  Sorry if it wasn't clear in the original post, I meant I consciously deleted everything after getting sick and tired of the terrible UX. It's not like I was storing anything meaningful there anyway, I hadn't logged in for a year and I don't regret doing so. I also got an email for deleting many files, which I happily ignored.
  - fluidcruft 1y ago
    No I think you were clear, I was more responding that what you are describing sounds like when OneDrive gets stuck with a sync task that hasn't completed and doesn't know how to force to happen.
vee-kay 1y ago
You can disable OneDrive using App locker. Applocker can help prevent users from running unwanted software (including DLLs and scripts). AppLocker is included with all editions of Windows except Windows 10 version 1809 or earlier. However, AppLocker requires Local Security Policy, which isn't available in Home edition of Windows, but it can be installed easily for free. https://www.thewindowsclub.com/local-security-policy-missing-in-windows https://www.thewindowsclub.com/local-security-policy-missing... Here's how to use AppLocker to block an unwanted app: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/124008-use-applocker-allow-block-executable-files-windows-10-a.html https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/124008-use-applocker-all...

fluidcruft 1y ago

I think OneDrive has an "oops I accidentally rm-rf /" window for deletions. Anyway OneDrive used to drive me nuts until somehow it all just clicked in some sort of "aha!" zen mode so I haven't had much trouble with in a long time. The biggest issue is often large changes will time out without error and you have to kick it in the pants a few times.

a022311 1y ago
Sorry if it wasn't clear in the original post, I meant I consciously deleted everything after getting sick and tired of the terrible UX. It's not like I was storing anything meaningful there anyway, I hadn't logged in for a year and I don't regret doing so. I also got an email for deleting many files, which I happily ignored.
- fluidcruft 1y ago
  No I think you were clear, I was more responding that what you are describing sounds like when OneDrive gets stuck with a sync task that hasn't completed and doesn't know how to force to happen.

vee-kay 1y ago

You can disable OneDrive using App locker. Applocker can help prevent users from running unwanted software (including DLLs and scripts). AppLocker is included with all editions of Windows except Windows 10 version 1809 or earlier. However, AppLocker requires Local Security Policy, which isn't available in Home edition of Windows, but it can be installed easily for free. https://www.thewindowsclub.com/local-security-policy-missing-in-windows https://www.thewindowsclub.com/local-security-policy-missing... Here's how to use AppLocker to block an unwanted app: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/124008-use-applocker-allow-block-executable-files-windows-10-a.html https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/124008-use-applocker-all...