I'm using Parallel Desktop 17 with a MacBook Pro M1 Max chipset. I loaded Parallel and Windows 11 ARM without any issue. I've noticed that I have an iCloud drive in File Explore which is syncing documents to iCloud. I don't want to share any documents between Windows and Mac. How do I turn this function off for Windows? Also, can I just delete the iCloud folder?
Thanks,
Hi Dell1295,
On your Mac, you should be able to go to the Apple menu > System Preferences > Apple ID > iCloud > iCloud Drive and therein, uncheck Parallels (assuming it shows up). This will disable the sync from the Mac to iCloud (if you have it showing up on any associated devices as well, uncheck it there as well) and then, I would suggest rebooting your Mac. At this point, you should be able to go to your iCloud Drive on your Mac and delete the Parallels folder (not just Move to Trash, but then Empty Trash). The trash emptying may take some time, so be patient.
As to the Windows 11 ARM addition seeming using File Explorer to sync files to iCloud, it sounds like you have iCloud installed on Windows, I am not a Windows user; but the following maybe helpful in turning it off there:
https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT201391
That said, good luck and write back if you've further issues and the community will try to help you out.
Cheers,
Anthony
Anthony,
Thank you for taking the time to respond. I followed your steps of Apple menu > System Preferences > Apple ID > iCloud > iCloud Drive and therein, uncheck Parallels (assuming it shows up). Parallel doesn't show up as an option to uncheck. Can I still delete the Parallel folder?
Thanks,
Stan
Hi Stan,
I would read this first from Parallels; if after reading it, you find you are comfortable doing so, you can delete the Parallels folder.
Cheers,
Anthony
Anthony,
Sorry for the slow response. I've taken a look at the information you provided and was able to resolve my issue with it. Thank you for taking the time to reply.
Have a great holiday,
Stan
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