5 ways to fix OneDrive’s worst annoyances on Windows – Computerworld

You can turn off backups for each individual folder, too. If you do, OneDrive won’t automatically sync any other folders. It will only sync files you put directly in the OneDrive folder, giving you more control. This will also use less OneDrive storage space, as you won’t have to sync every random file that ends up in your Documents folder — that might be a big help if you’re on the free tier of OneDrive and only have 5GB of storage.

This is also a critical step to take before uninstalling OneDrive if you plan to remove it from Windows (more on that in a moment). It ensures your user data folders — such as Downloads, Documents, and Pictures — are all in their original locations.

To turn off folder backup, open OneDrive settings from the system tray icon: Look for the cloud-shaped OneDrive icon, right-click it, and select “Settings.” Under Sync and backup, click the “Manage backup” button. You can turn off folder backup for a folder by flipping the switch to the right of the folder. If you don’t want to use folder backup at all, disable it for each folder, one by one, and then click “Save changes.”