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How to Stop OneDrive Moments and On This Day Memory Notifications
Question details
The user wants to know how to disable or permanently stop the Moments and 'On This Day' memory features in OneDrive.
- Product
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Managing automated photo notifications and automated memory album generation in a cloud storage account.
- Observed behavior
- OneDrive automatically generates 'On This Day' memories and Moments, sending regular notifications and emails that the user wishes to disable.
Before you begin, note that while you can easily turn off notifications for OneDrive Memories, Microsoft currently does not provide a feature to completely delete or disable the underlying Moments and memory generation engine.
Disable 'On This Day' Notifications in OneDrive Settings
The most effective way to stop being bothered by OneDrive memories is to turn off the specific notifications and email alerts for the 'On This Day' feature.
By modifying your notification preferences, you can prevent OneDrive from sending push notifications to your mobile device and automated emails summarizing your past photos.
Open the OneDrive web interface in your browser. Click the gear icon located in the top-right corner, then select 'Options' or 'Settings' from the drop-down menu.
On the left sidebar of the Settings page, locate and click on the 'Notifications' tab to view all alert preferences.
Find the checkbox labeled 'On this day memories are available' or 'Notify me when On this day memories are available'. Uncheck this box and click 'Save' to apply the changes.
Hide Specific Photos by Moving Them to the Personal Vault
If you want to prevent specific images from ever appearing in any generated memories, you can move them to a secure location where OneDrive cannot scan them for the Moments feature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I completely delete the Moments feature from OneDrive?
No, Microsoft currently does not offer an option to completely remove or uninstall the Moments or 'On This Day' feature from the OneDrive platform. You can only disable the notifications for it.
Will turning off memory notifications delete my photos?
No, disabling 'On This Day' notifications only stops OneDrive from sending you alerts and emails. Your original photos and albums remain safely stored in your cloud drive without any modifications.
How do I stop OneDrive from emailing me memories?
To stop memory emails, go to the OneDrive web interface, click Settings (gear icon) > Options > Notifications, and uncheck the box next to 'On this day memories are available'. Save your changes to stop future emails.
