I want OneDrive completely removed from my hotmail and outlook emails and Microsoft365

OneDrive storage cannot be removed from a Microsoft account, but OneDrive can be stopped from syncing, hidden, and the apps uninstalled so it no longer interacts with files on devices.

Key points from the available information:

1. OneDrive storage is part of the Microsoft account and cannot be deleted independently
   • It is not possible to delete OneDrive storage itself without deleting the entire Microsoft account. OneDrive is integrated into the personal Microsoft account and is not separable.
2. Unlink OneDrive from the Windows 11 PC so files stop syncing
   • Unlinking stops OneDrive from syncing files between the PC and the cloud, but does not delete the Microsoft account or its storage.
   • Steps (Windows 10/11):
     1. Select the OneDrive cloud icon in the notification area.
     2. Select the OneDrive Help and Settings icon, then select Settings.
     3. Go to the Account tab.
     4. Select Unlink this PC, then Unlink account.
   • After unlinking, files can be managed locally without automatic OneDrive sync. Files already in OneDrive can still be accessed via https://onedrive.com if desired.
3. Hide OneDrive in Windows 11 so it no longer appears in File Explorer
   • After unlinking, OneDrive can be hidden so it does not show in File Explorer:
     1. Open File Explorer, right-click OneDrive, and click Properties.
     2. On the General tab, next to Attributes, check Hidden.
     3. In the notification area, select the OneDrive icon and choose Quit OneDrive to remove the icon from the notification area.
4. Uninstall the OneDrive sync app from Windows 11
   • Uninstalling the app removes the sync client from the PC but does not delete any files already stored in OneDrive online.
   • Steps (Windows 10/11):
     1. Select the Start button, type Programs, then select Add or remove programs.
     2. Under Apps & features, find and select Microsoft OneDrive.
     3. Select Uninstall and confirm if prompted.
   • Files already synced to the PC remain as local copies; cloud copies remain in OneDrive until deleted manually in the web interface.
5. Access and manage cloud files directly
   • Even after unlinking or uninstalling, files stored in OneDrive can always be accessed and deleted by signing in to OneDrive.com.
   • Deleting files from OneDrive online will free space in cloud storage and remove those copies from the cloud (they may still exist as local copies on the PC if previously synced).
6. Microsoft cloud storage scope
   • For a personal Microsoft account, the storage quota covers:
     • OneDrive files and photos (including items in the OneDrive Recycle Bin).
     • Outlook.com attachments and inline images.
     • Microsoft Teams message attachments & recordings.
   • Storage usage and quota can be checked in the Microsoft storage area of the account dashboard as changes roll out.
7. Subscription and account
   • Canceling a Microsoft 365 subscription stops future billing but does not remove the underlying Microsoft account or its OneDrive storage. The account and storage remain; only subscription benefits change.

To summarize the available options: OneDrive storage itself cannot be removed from the Microsoft account, but OneDrive can be unlinked from the PC, hidden from File Explorer, and the sync app uninstalled so that files are stored and managed only locally going forward, while any existing cloud content can be manually deleted via the OneDrive website.

References:

• Turn off, disable, or uninstall OneDrive
• Changes to Microsoft 365 email features and storage
• How can I delete my OneDrive storage (built into Windows) from the internet without deleting my Microsoft account? - Microsoft Q&A
• storage exceeded in outlook after purchasing MS 365 subscription - Microsoft Q&A