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Want to stop apps from automatically downloading files from your cloud storage in Windows 10 or 11? In this video, we\u2019ll walk you through everything you need to know to take full control of automatic file downloads. You\u2019ll learn how apps like OneDrive and Dropbox interact with online-only files, how to block or unblock specific apps using the Windows Settings app, and how to fine-tune these permissions through the Windows Registry. We\u2019ll also show you how to turn off those automatic download notifications entirely.<\/p>\n

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