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A fix for a OneDrive that's gone rogue?
Boggin:
I once spent about 4hrs with a supposedly 2nd line MS tech when 6 updates were taking out my audio.
I resolved it by hiding the updates but thought I'd report it and see what could be the cause.
I think I spent a couple of hours with the 1st line tech before he said he would have to elevate it - at least he was honest enough to say he didn't know.
It was a Win 7 machine and this 2nd line tech decided to install an audio driver for Vista - which didn't work.
Anyway, after about 4hrs he did exactly what I had done and clamed a great success and had the cheek to ask that I give him a good rep when I got the questionnaire.
I didn't get the chance to rubbish him because I didn't get that email.
I agree with you though that it's a wonder that some of them qualify for their jobs.
michaellinder:
SOLVED!
Getting rid of a rogue OneDrive is rather simple after all, a solution unknown to the geniuses at Microsoft. It only requires some Command Prompt or PowerShell cut-and-paste...
● How to Completely Uninstall OneDrive in Windows 10
https://lifehacker.com/how-to-completely-uninstall-onedrive-in-windows-10-1725363532
As for making sure Windows stops putting stuff in OneDrive folders, even after the program is uninstalled, use this Group Policy Hack or Registry edit which should stop OneDrive in its tracks (hopefully) when it's re-installed with an Office 365 online repair. Before doing this, I cut all my desktop content from the OneDrive folder it had made as its new home for everything that once resided on my default desktop location, Windows/Users/Me/Desktop. I used File Explorer to go to that default lolcation, pasted all my desktop stuff into it. So far, so good. Normalcy.
● Disable or Uninstall OneDrive Completely in Windows 10
https://techjourney.net/disable-or-uninstall-onedrive-completely-in-windows-10/
This may also be of help. Cleanup, should the dreaded OneDrive icon continue haunt your life and File Explorer.
● How to Get Rid of the OneDrive Icon in Windows 10's File Explorer
https://lifehacker.com/how-to-get-rid-of-the-onedrive-icon-in-windows-10s-file-1722592615
And if OneNote is bugging you too (it's done its best to annoy me) do this PowerShell thing...
● Remove OneNote app from Windows 10
https://thomas.vanhoutte.be/miniblog/uninstall-onenote-windows-10/
I've forwarded this info along to the dorks at Microsoft. Maybe they'll learn something. Maybe not. Anyway, how about implementing this in an upcoming version of Windows Repair? It'd sure help others like me — and I'm sure they're out there.
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