How to make icloud stop downloading on pc

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I opened up a folder and it immediately started downloading all contents. There is no way to selectively download. It is an all or nothing sync. Apple have shown no interest so far in 'online backup' as you describe it, don't rely on that changing anytime soon. When your storage on your device is almost full, the system will purge data that you do not use often.

It will still be stored inside iCloud. This is the answer, you just push undownload after the download is finished. This answer is incorrect. This should help Sign up to join this community. The best answers are voted up and rise to the top. Stack Overflow for Teams — Collaborate and share knowledge with a private group.

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Apr 13, PM. Question: Q: How do I stop a download from icloud to pc that is in progress? When downloading photos from icloud to my pc I clicked on the download boxes numerous time as nothing seemed to be happening.

I now have multiple copies downloading. Posted on Feb 2, AM. Feb 2, PM in response to charlottemcc In response to charlottemcc. I did the same exact thing today. I figured out that you can go to your iCloud settings and unmark the photo option and apply.

It'll stop your downloads. Unfortunately I did it and didn't think about how I would probably have to start over again to finish downloading my photos like I was trying to do in the first place. So I'm starting over but at least I wont have tons of files anymore. Good luck. Feb 2, PM. Feb 5, AM in response to charlottemcc In response to charlottemcc. HAving watched it for a bit, after clicking the button twice, thinking it wasnt doing anything due to the lack of information shown about the status of the download.