OneDrive: Uninstall OneDrive Photos without affecting file sync

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Who is affected: The audience described by the Microsoft update is represented by: OneDrive: Uninstall OneDrive Photos without affecting file sync OneDrive is giving people more control over their Windows experience by allowing them to uninstall the OneDrive Photos experience independently. Removing the Photos experience does not uninstall the OneDrive app, interrupt file sync, or delete photos and files. This provides a clear removal option for people who prefer to manage their photos with another app. GA date: September CY2026 In development General Availability Worldwide (S

Why it matters: The change matters because the official source describes: OneDrive: Uninstall OneDrive Photos without affecting file sync OneDrive is giving people more control over their Windows experience by allowing them to uninstall the OneDrive Photos experience independently. Removing the Photos experience does not uninstall the OneDrive app, interrupt file sync, or delete photos and files. This provides a clear removal option for people who prefer to manage their photos with another app. GA date: September CY2026 In development General Availability Worldwide (S

Urgency: Monitor

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Questions to ask the customer

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Risks and objections

• The official source does not establish facts beyond the quoted material.

Points to confirm

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