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Moreover, every time you reinstall Windows 10, if your OneDrive storage is large, it will consume a lot of time and bandwidth to download data. To stop OneDrive from automatically downloading data on Windows 10, refer to the details below for a clearer understanding.
Prevent OneDrive from Automatically Downloading Data on Windows 10
Transforming OneDrive into a network drive is as simple as following Microsoft's instructions, allowing you to seamlessly convert it into a network drive with the following steps.
Step 1: First, log in to OneDrive to obtain the network ID.
The ID is located after the '=' sign in the address bar.
Step 2: Open This PC and select Map Network Drive.
Select the drive character for OneDrive under Drive and input https://d.docs.live.net/[your-own-cid]/ into Folder, where [your-own-cid]/ is the ID you just obtained above.
Example: https://d.docs.live.net/AB73A76FB468C3AE/
At this point, Windows will connect to OneDrive's server.
A login dialog box will appear. Enter your account name and password.
Finally, you'll see OneDrive on your computer in the form of a network drive.
This is Mytour's way of introducing how to stop OneDrive from automatically downloading data on Windows 10. Instead of using Onedrive as Microsoft dictates, you can choose to use it your own way. Additionally, consider how to uninstall Onedrive on Windows 10 for more details.
