OneDrive, a cloud storage service from Microsoft, offers the convenience of storing and retrieving files from any location with internet access. Nevertheless, a number of users might observe that OneDrive occupies excessive space in the Windows Explorer or File Explorer navigation pane. This article aims to guide you on how to eliminate OneDrive from the navigation pane.
Step 1: Open Windows Explorer or File Explorer
To begin, open Windows Explorer or File Explorer on your computer. You can do this by clicking on the “File Explorer” icon in the taskbar or by pressing the “Windows key + E” shortcut.
Step 2: Navigate to OneDrive
Once you have opened Windows Explorer or File Explorer, navigate to the OneDrive folder. This is usually located in the “My Documents” folder on your computer.
Step 3: Right-click on OneDrive and select “Remove from Navigation Pane”
After navigating to the OneDrive folder, right-click on it and select “Remove from Navigation Pane”. This will remove the OneDrive folder from the navigation pane of Windows Explorer or File Explorer.
Step 4: Confirm the removal
A confirmation dialog box will appear, asking if you want to remove the OneDrive folder from the navigation pane. Click “Yes” to confirm the removal.
Conclusion
Removing OneDrive from the navigation pane of Windows Explorer or File Explorer can help free up space and make it easier to navigate through your files. By following these simple steps, you can easily remove OneDrive from the navigation pane.
