5/22/14
When you sign in to Windows 8.1 with a Microsoft account, the PC settings and app data you choose to sync are also saved on OneDrive. These synced settings are synced to any Windows 8.1 PC that you sign in to with the same Microsoft account.
When you turn on sync settings on your PC, you will also be able to turn on or off the individual settings to sync between your PCs.
Start screen - Start screen tiles and tile layout
Appearance - Colors, background, lock screen, and account picture
Desktop personalization - Themes, taskbar, high contrast, and more
Installed Apps - Apps installed on your PCs
App settings - Your settings and purchases with apps. (This setting can only be synced and not backed up.)
Web Browser - Your favorites, open tabs, home pages, history, and settings
Passwords - Your sign-in info for some apps, websites, networks, and HomeGroup
Language preferences - Keyboards, input methods, display language, personal dictionary, and more
Ease of Access - Settings for Narrator, Magnifier, and more
Other Windows settings - File Explorer mouse, printers, and more
Back up settings - Allows you to set whether you want Windows 8.1 to back up your settings even if you don't choose to sync them between PCs and devices.
This tutorial will show you how to remove your synced Windows 8.1 system and app settings from the cloud (OneDrive) for your Microsoft account.
Here's How:
1. Turn off sync settings on all PCs that you sign in to with the same Microsoft account. (see screenshot below)
2. When finished, go to your online OneDrive Windows 8 Personal Settings page, and click/tap on Remove. (see screenshot below)
3. Click/tap on Yes to confirm. (see screenshot below)
4. Your personal settings have been removed from the cloud (OneDrive). (see screenshot below)
5. If you like, you may also wish to delete backed up synced PC settings for your PCs on OneDrive. (see screenshot below)
6. If you like, you can turn on sync settings again at any time.
