Guide to Removing OneDrive from File Explorer in Windows 11

• To eliminate the OneDrive page from the File Explorer in Windows 11 via the Registry, navigate to the {018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6} key, create a “System.IsPinnedToNamespaceTree” DWORD, and assign it a value of “0.”
• Alternatively, you can uninstall the OneDrive application to remove its listing from File Explorer.

If you find the OneDrive page in File Explorer unnecessary on Windows 11, this guide provides the necessary steps to help you configure it accordingly.

The left-hand navigation pane in File Explorer allows users to access various sections, including Home, Gallery, and OneDrive.

This article will guide you through the process of removing the OneDrive entry specifically from File Explorer. Additionally, you can use this guide to remove the Gallery page as well.

• Uninstall OneDrive from File Explorer

To remove the OneDrive page from the File Explorer in Windows 11, follow these steps:

1. Launch Start on Windows 11.

2. Type regedit into the search bar and select the top result to access the Registry Editor.

3. Navigate to this path:

   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6}

4. Right-click on the System.IsPinnedToNamespaceTree DWORD and select the “Modify” option.

5. Adjust the value from 1 to 0 (if applicable).

   

6. Hit the OK button.

7. Restart your computer.

After completing these steps, the OneDrive page will no longer be visible in the left navigation pane the next time you open File Explorer. However, you will still have access to your OneDrive folder and files from within your profile located at %USERPROFILE%.

If you decide to revert the changes, you can repeat the above steps, but during step 4, right-click on the {e018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6} key, select “Modify” , and change its value back from 0 to 1.

Uninstall OneDrive from File Explorer

To uninstall the OneDrive application and consequently remove its shortcut from File Explorer, follow these instructions:

1. Open Settings.

2. Select Apps.

3. Go to the Installed apps section.

4. Click the three-dot menu next to the “Microsoft OneDrive” app.

5. Select the Uninstall option.

   

6. Confirm the action by clicking Uninstall again.

Upon completing these steps, the OneDrive cloud storage client will be uninstalled from your system, removing its shortcut from File Explorer.

For additional methods to uninstall or reinstall OneDrive on Windows 11, you can review these guidelines.

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