Stop Syncing a SharePoint Library
About
This article shows how to stop syncing a folder after you've synced it using OneDrive.
Instructions
Step 1: Stop the Library from Syncing
- Right Click on the OneDrive icon in the Tray, then click Settings
- Click on the Account Tab; then click "Stop Sync" next to any library you want to stop syncing
Step 2: Delete the Folder from File Explorer (If you won't re-sync it)
- Navigate to where the folder was you stopped syncing
- Delete the folder (you can tell it's not syncing because there will be no "Sync Icon" next to it).
- Right-Click the Folder, then click Delete.
Step 3: Reboot your Computer
Once the deleting is complete, reboot your computer.
Troubleshooting
Synced Libraries Not Showing Up
If you click Settings --> Account and it's not showing any locations are syncing, but your know you are syncing some.
- How it looks
- What to do:
- Click back and form between Settings and Account and give it about 5 minutes, then it will show up.
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