How do I stop syncing a SharePoint library to my Windows Computer?

The more SharePoint libraries you are syncing, the more it has to index and it could slow your computer down, even if you do not cache a local copy. Only sync what you need.

Warning: Do not delete the folders and files from your computer before disconnecting the sync otherwise they will be deleted from the SharePoint server as well.

  1. Right click on the OneDrive icon in the taskbar (near the clock)
    1. If you can't see it you may need to select the arrow up first to show more icons. Or you can open it from the Windows start menu instead.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. A list of synced libraries will be shown under Account.
  4. Select Stop sync for the library you wish to remove from your computer.
  5. Once the sync icons under Status disappear in Windows Explorer for that particular library (under St Albans Diocese) you can delete the library folder from your computer.

Warning: Don't get the missing sync icons confused with the OneDrive app not running which also has no sync icons. If you delete the folder and have not disconnected the library first, you may delete the SharePoint server files as well when the OneDrive app is running. See: What do the OneDrive and SharePoint sync status icons mean in File Explorer and how do I store files offline on my computer or free up space? >


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