Why Are There Green Checkmarks on My Desktop Icons [TUTORIAL]

Noticed green checkmarks on your desktop icons and wondering what they mean? Don’t worry — your PC isn't broken! These checkmarks are actually part of OneDrive’s file syncing system, and in this video, we’ll explain exactly what they mean, why they appear, and how to customize or remove them if you want a cleaner desktop. 🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Video: ✅ What the green checkmarks on icons actually indicate ✅ Difference between green check, blue cloud, and sync icons ✅ How to stop OneDrive from adding checkmarks to your files ✅ How to unlink or pause OneDrive sync if it’s not needed ✅ How to keep your files local without cloud syncing ⏱️ Timestamps ⏰ 00:00 – Intro: Why Are There Green Checkmarks? ⏰ 00:21 – Disable OneDrive from starting up automatically ⏰ 00:55 – Restart your PC to apply changes ❓ Why Watch This Video? This quick guide is ideal if: 🟢 You’re confused by strange green checkmarks on your desktop icons 🌐 You use or don’t want to use OneDrive cloud sync 💽 You want to free up space or stop syncing certain files 💡 You're just curious about how Windows 11/10 cloud file integration works 🎓 More Windows Troubleshooting Tutorials: 📌 Check out our Windows Fixes Playlist:    • Windows   💡OneDrive Playlist:    • OneDrive   👍 Help Others Solve This Mystery! If this video helped you understand and fix the issue, hit Like 👍, Subscribe for more Windows insights, and turn on the notification bell 🔔 to stay updated on all things tech! Drop a comment if you have any questions — we’re here to help you get the most from your PC! #OneDrive #GreenCheckmarks #DesktopIcons #Windows11 #Windows10 #OneDriveSync #OneDriveTips #CloudStorage #MicrosoftOneDrive #TechExplained #PCTips #RemoveCheckmarks #WindowsFix #FileSync #WindowsHelp #DesktopIconsFix #WindowsGuide #TechSupport #OneDriveGuide #FixDesktopIcons