OneDrive - remove green checkmark on Icons


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aaron106

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Hi, I want to continue using OneDrive to sync and backup my files, but I do not want the green checkmark showing on my icons at all. How can i remove this?
 

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The different onedrive symbols indicate the status of the onedrive file.
When you open an online-only file, it downloads to your device and becomes a locally available file indicated by the green check. You can open a locally available file anytime, even without Internet access. You can change the file back to online only which will change it's icon to a white cloud outlined in blue. Just right-click the file and select "Free up space."

Files that you mark as "Always keep on this device" have the green circle with the white check mark.
 

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    Beelink Mini PC SER5
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    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
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    32 gb
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    integrated
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    Benq 27
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    1TB Crucial nvme
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    Logitech wired
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    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
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    System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.8457
Yes I know this but I don't need it as I have the Cloud symbol in taskbar which tells me if my OneDrive files are synced.
 

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You can hide sync status icons in the navigation pane thru folder options but AFIK , there isn’t a way to globally disable sync status icons in File Explorer if you use OneDrive. The overlays are part of how OneDrive communicates file availability to/from your PC..
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8655
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2x1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+2tb Kingston m2.nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.8457
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink Mini PC SER5
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    integrated
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial nvme
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.8457
Good luck with that.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8655
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2x1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+2tb Kingston m2.nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26200.8457
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink Mini PC SER5
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    integrated
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial nvme
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26200.8457
can you screenshot a sample of what you're referring to?
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
close onedrive (exit it completely)

use sysinternals autoruns
learn.microsoft.com

Autoruns - Sysinternals

See what programs are configured to startup automatically when your system boots and you login.
learn.microsoft.com

look for SkyDrive or Onedrive 1, 2, 3 in
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ShellIconOverlayIdentifiers

uncheck all 3 of those ^

relaunch onedrive
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
terminate onedrive process completely (make sure its not running in background either).

use this .dll i modified

in %LocalAppData%\Microsoft\OneDrive\YOUR_VERSION_NUMBER\

rename FileSyncShell64.dll to FileSyncShell64.dll.backup

Place the one i provided into that folder

restart pc and the White Circle with Green Checkmark should not show on anything.

*that is the only icon i replaced in that dll. if you want to remove more, let me know*

*you may want to save a copy of this modified dll in case a onedrive update brings that icon back*
 

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