How can I completely remove OneDrive and secure my files offline?

Another quick way is to right-click the OneDrive icon in the system tray, click the gear icon for Settings, and then uncheck the Desktop under Sync and Backup options. This way, you can stop syncing those files without completely uninstalling it. But if you're really looking to ditch it, go ahead and uninstall it too!

Instead of ditching OneDrive, why not learn how to use it properly? It has useful features if you give it a chance! But I get it if you want to go back to managing everything offline.

To get rid of OneDrive, start by exiting it from the taskbar. Right-click the OneDrive icon, find the exit option in Settings, and close it. After that, you can uninstall it like any other program through the Control Panel. Lastly, check your user folder (C:UsersYOURUSERNAME) for a OneDrive folder that mirrors your regular folders. Right-click those folders, go to Properties, and change their location back to the usual spots if any are still linked to OneDrive.

Hey, just so you know, your files aren't exactly exposed as you think. OneDrive can actually be handy for backups. But if you really want to remove it, go ahead! Just remember to double-check your files and make sure you have local backups before uninstalling.