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How to Uninstall OneNote for Windows 10 Safely
Question details
The user wants to know if they can uninstall the older OneNote for Windows 10 application and how to do it without losing their notebooks.
- Product
- OneNote for Windows 10
- Device & OS
- Windows 10
- Scenario
- Removing a discontinued Microsoft Office application while safely preserving user data.
- Observed behavior
- The user needs the correct procedure to safely remove the older app without affecting the newer OneNote desktop app or unsynced data.
Before removing the application, ensure you have completely synced your data to your Microsoft account and closed all open notebooks in OneNote for Windows 10 to prevent any data loss.
Safely Close Notebooks and Uninstall OneNote
Follow these steps to prepare your notebooks and properly remove the discontinued OneNote app from your Windows 10 system.
While it is possible to uninstall OneNote for Windows 10, doing so without properly closing your notebooks might cause sync conflicts. Additionally, keep in mind that the older app can serve as a reliable backup if you encounter issues with the newer OneNote application.
Open OneNote for Windows 10 and ensure all your recent notes are fully synced to OneDrive by checking the sync status icon.
Right-click on each open notebook in the side panel and select 'Close This Notebook' to safely disconnect them from the app.
Click the Windows Start menu, type 'OneNote for Windows 10' in the search bar, and locate the application in the results.
Right-click the OneNote for Windows 10 icon and select 'Uninstall'. Confirm the action when prompted by Windows to completely remove the app.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will uninstalling OneNote for Windows 10 delete my notebooks?
No, your notebooks are saved to your OneDrive (Microsoft account). Uninstalling the app will not delete the notebooks themselves, provided they were fully synced before removal.
Can I reinstall OneNote for Windows 10 after removing it?
OneNote for Windows 10 is discontinued and has been hidden in the Microsoft Store. It can be very difficult to reinstall natively, which is why it is often recommended to keep it installed as a backup.
What is the difference between OneNote and OneNote for Windows 10?
The newer 'OneNote' is the unified desktop application included with Microsoft 365, while 'OneNote for Windows 10' was a specific UWP (Universal Windows Platform) app that is now discontinued by Microsoft.
