# Ouch! Microsoft admits Windows 11's OneDrive syncing could be slowing down your PC

> Microsoft has a support article tackling Windows performance issues One tip is to turn off OneDrive syncing, as it "can slow down your PC" This is possibly one of the biggest bugbears when it comes to sluggish File…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/ouch-microsoft-admits-windows-11s-onedrive-syncing-could-be-slowing-down-your-pc?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68e3e10f2e35e9b1549bf9c0)
- **Published:** 2025-10-06
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #microsoft #windows #onedrive #performance #syncing #support #admits #article
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