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How to Remove the Microsoft Office Upload Center From Windows 10
If this monitoring feature annoys you, get rid of it
By Martin Hendrikx Martin Hendrikx Writer Galen University Martin Hendrikx is a former Lifewire writer and an instructor with a background in technology whose work has been published by How-To Geek and other outlets. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on March 22, 2021 Reviewed by Lisa Mildon Reviewed by Lisa Mildon Southern New Hampshire University Lisa Mildon is a Lifewire writer and an IT professional with 30 years of experience. Her writing has appeared in Geekisphere and other publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email MS Office Word Excel Powerpoint Outlook In May 2020, Microsoft replaced the Upload Center with the less intrusive Files Needing Attention feature. Now, you can find and resolve Office documents that haven't saved by going to File > Open > Files Needing Attention. This view is specific to each Office program; for example, you won't find unsaved Word documents on this screen in Excel. If you have Microsoft Office, you're probably familiar with the Microsoft Office Upload Center, which appears in the taskbar on the lower-right corner of the window, where the clock and other background apps are located. This feature keeps tabs on your documents as you upload them to OneDrive or another online server. While the Upload Center can be a useful feature, it's been criticized for being intrusive and annoying. If it bothers you, remove this feature from your taskbar temporarily or permanently by changing the settings in the Office Upload Center. The Microsoft Office Upload Center is part of Microsoft Office 2019, 2016, 2013, and 2010, as well as Microsoft 365. Luis Alvarez / Getty Images How the Upload Center Works
The Office Upload Center allows you to monitor document uploads and downloads during synchronization with your OneDrive account or another online server. It lets you know if the uploads were successful, failed, or uninterrupted. One of its benefits is allowing you to create backups for your documents easily and securely. When you save a document, it saves on your computer, and then, when you connect to the internet, the files automatically back up to your OneDrive account. If you upload and download a lot of documents to a company server, the Microsoft Upload Center is a useful tool. However, if you work occasionally with files in Office and don't use OneDrive, you may prefer to remove it. Remove Office Upload Center for Current Session
To get rid of the Office Upload Center icon for the current session on your computer instead of removing it entirely: Open Task Manager by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del and then clicking Task Manager or pressing Ctrl+Shift+Esc. Select the Processes tab and search for MSOSYNC.EXE. Click MSOSYNC.EXE to highlight it and then press Delete to stop it from running. Next, search for OSPPSVC.EXE and do the same thing. The Office Upload Center icon is now removed from the current session on your computer. Remove Office Upload Center Permanently
To remove the Office Upload Center from Windows 10 permanently: Open Office Upload Center. Choose Settings in the pop-up menu. Locate the Office Upload Center and select Settings on the toolbar. In the new menu box for the Microsoft Office Upload Center Settings, go to Display Options. Locate the Display icon in notification area option and uncheck that box. Select OK to save the changes and exit the menu. Close the Office Upload Center window by selecting the X in the upper-right corner. The Microsoft Upload Center has now been removed. Disabling the Office Upload Center doesn’t mean you can’t access it. To navigate back to it, select the Start menu, choose All Apps, and then select Microsoft Office [Your Version] Tools. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Is Microsoft Word Free? Yes, It Can Be How to Remove Paragraph Symbols in Outlook How to Use Microsoft's Free PowerPoint Viewers How to Save an Outlook Email as a PDF How to Bring the Windows 10 Experience to iOS and Android How to Remove Junk Files From Windows 11 How to Remove a Page Break in Word How to Use Microsoft Word Windows 10 Action Center: How to Use It How to Change Startup Programs in Windows How to Add and Remove a Border From a Word Document How to Fix It When Microsoft Word Is Not Responding How to Remove Chat From Windows 11 How to View Windows Uptime in Windows 10 How to Upgrade From Windows 10 Home to Pro How to Use the Office App for Windows Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies