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How to Stop Photos from Appearing in OneDrive On This Day Memories
Question details
The user wants to prevent sensitive or work-related images stored in specific folders from being displayed in OneDrive's On This Day memories feature.
- Product
- Microsoft OneDrive
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Managing photo privacy and visibility in cloud storage memory notifications.
- Observed behavior
- OneDrive automatically displays photos from various folders in its memories feature, and moving photos to different folders does not exclude them.
Ensure you have your Microsoft account credentials ready, as the most reliable way to disable this feature is through the OneDrive web interface.
Disable 'On This Day' Memories via OneDrive.com
Use the OneDrive web portal to turn off the memories feature entirely, ensuring no unwanted photos are displayed.
Currently, Microsoft OneDrive does not allow users to exclude specific folders from the 'On This Day' feature. To prevent sensitive images from appearing, the best approach is to disable the memories feature globally from your account settings.
Open your preferred web browser, navigate to OneDrive.com, and sign in with your Microsoft account.
Click on the gear icon (Settings) located in the top-right corner of the screen.
Look for a setting labeled 'On This Day memories' or 'Memories are available' and toggle it off. The exact wording may vary depending on your account type or recent updates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I exclude specific folders from OneDrive memories instead of turning it off completely?
Currently, OneDrive does not offer granular control to exclude specific folders or photos. You must turn off the 'On This Day' feature entirely to stop sensitive photos from appearing.
Will turning off 'On This Day' memories delete my photos?
No, disabling the memories feature only stops the notifications and the automatic photo displays. All your photos remain safely stored in your OneDrive account.
Can I disable OneDrive memories directly from the mobile app?
Yes, you can usually turn this off in the mobile app by going to the 'Me' tab, selecting 'Settings', tapping on 'Notifications', and turning off the toggle for 'On This Day'. However, using the web browser ensures the setting applies to your entire account.
