Windows 11 Turns on OneDrive Folder Backup Automatically

Annoying green ticks bother your desktop shortcuts or files? This is because Windows 11 automatically enables OneDrive folder backup . What should you do if OneDrive folder backup is enabled without permission? Can you disable this feature? Please read this article by MiniTool for detailed instructions.

Windows 11 automatically enables OneDrive folder backup

Recently, the topic of "Windows 11 automatically enables OneDrive folder backup without permission" has been very popular in major forums. During the initial setup of Windows 11 installation, the system now automatically enables OneDrive file backup without your consent. This means that after Windows 11 is installed, your desktop files or folders (such as pictures, documents, music, and videos) will be automatically synced to the OneDrive cloud server. One sign of this problem is that a green check mark appears next to your files and folders.

This is indeed a great way to prevent data loss in the event of a system crash, a hard drive failure, or a virus infection. However, many users are dissatisfied with this for the following reasons:

• Unnecessarily occupy cloud storage: OneDrive only has 5 GB of free storage. Automatic backups quickly fill this free storage space, requiring you to purchase new storage space.
• Privacy and security concerns: Although OneDrive claims to be highly secure, uploading personal files to the cloud can lead to privacy breaches or security threats.
• Negative effects on network and computer speed: Uploading or syncing files (especially large files) from local storage to cloud services can take up a lot of network bandwidth. This can cause web page delay and affect computer performance.
• File Redundancy: Enable OneDrive automatic backup may cause file redundancy if you also store files locally or have backed up files to another location.

Fortunately, although Windows 11 automatically enables OneDrive folder backup, you can choose to disable OneDrive's automatic backup feature.

How to disable OneDrive backup in Windows 11

If you want to disable OneDrive automatic backup, you can follow these steps.

Right-click the OneDrive icon in the taskbar area. In the pop-up window, click the gear icon and select Settings . In the Synchronization and Backup section, select the Manage Backup option.

Next, switch to Close next to the file you don't want to upload to OneDrive and click Save Changes . When you see the warning message "Are you sure you want to stop folder backup?", select the Stop backup option to confirm.

Alternatively, you can choose to completely uninstall OneDrive to prevent automatic file sync. Press Windows I to open settings and go to Apps > Installed Apps . Locate Microsoft OneDrive , click the three dot icon next to it, and select Uninstall .

Additionally, you can choose to set up Windows 11 with a local account instead of a Microsoft account. This will also prevent OneDrive from automatically backing up your files.

See Also: Can I install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account?

Recommend professional synchronization software

In addition to OneDrive, there are many other file synchronization software worth trying. For example, MiniTool ShadowMaker is highly recommended. It helps synchronize files/folders to two or more locations on an external hard drive, USB drive, or network. You can download and use its trial version for free for 30 days without any fees.

This article shows the detailed steps for file synchronization: How to synchronize files using MiniTool ShadowMaker.

Further reading:

Local files may be deleted accidentally during the process of organizing OneDrive backup files and local files. If you need to recover files from local storage, you can use MiniTool Power Data Recovery. It is designed for Windows 11/10/8/7 to help you recover documents, pictures, videos, audio files, emails, and other types of data.

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Conclusion

Windows 11 now automatically enables OneDrive folder backup. However, if you don't like this feature, you can follow the steps above to deactivate it.

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