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1. #GOOGLE SYNC AND BACKUP WINDOWS RIGHT CLICK SHARE HOW TO#
2. #GOOGLE SYNC AND BACKUP WINDOWS RIGHT CLICK SHARE UPGRADE#
3. #GOOGLE SYNC AND BACKUP WINDOWS RIGHT CLICK SHARE WINDOWS 10#
4. #GOOGLE SYNC AND BACKUP WINDOWS RIGHT CLICK SHARE SOFTWARE#

The default is Make all files available even if you have hundreds of gigabytes of files in the cloud and limited local storage, this is still the correct option, because of a feature (introduced in Windows 10 version 1709) called Files On Demand, which I'll get to next. That box at the top doesn't sync the files themselves it just makes them available in File Explorer. Open OneDrive Settings, click the Account tab, and then click Choose Folders. Next, choose which folders you want to make available locally.

(If you've already set up OneDrive and want to move your files to a new location, follow the instructions here: "Windows 10 tip: Move your synced OneDrive files to a new location.") That location is usually OK, but you can choose a different location this option is most useful if you have a secondary drive (formatted using NTFS) that has more storage than your system drive.Īlso: Microsoft brings 'Known Folder Migration' feature to OneDrive The default location is a folder called OneDrive in your user profile. When you first sign in to OneDrive, you get a chance to choose the folder where any files you choose to sync from the cloud will be stored. To get to OneDrive Settings, open File Explorer, right-click the OneDrive icon in the navigation pane, and then click Settings. Several of the features I describe here require making changes in the OneDrive Settings dialog box.

#GOOGLE SYNC AND BACKUP WINDOWS RIGHT CLICK SHARE SOFTWARE#

This article is primarily about the OneDrive consumer service and the OneDrive client software in Windows 10. The difference is that your personal storage is managed by your organization's administrator, whereas OneDrive consumer accounts are under your direct control.Īlso: Microsoft takes aim at Google, Box, Dropbox with OneDrive switch offerīoth flavors of OneDrive use the same sync client. If you have one of these plans, you also get a terabyte of personal storage. OneDrive for Business is an organizational account tied to Microsoft 365 and Office 365 Business and Enterprise plans. (For details, sign in to your Microsoft account and then go to OneDrive plans.)

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You can pay to upgrade the available storage in 200 GB increments ($2 per month for 200 GB, $4 for 400, etc.), but the best deal is an Office 365 Home or Personal subscription, which includes 1000GB (1TB) of storage for up to six users. It includes a free tier that offers 5 GB of file storage. OneDrive is a consumer service tied to a Microsoft account. Personally, I think the benefits are well worth it, but if you disagree, feel free to follow these instructions to disable the service and remove the icon from File Explorer.) OneDrive or OneDrive for Business: What's the difference? (And, if you're philosophically opposed to cloud services, you can stop reading right here.

#GOOGLE SYNC AND BACKUP WINDOWS RIGHT CLICK SHARE HOW TO#

In this article, I explain how to use some of OneDrive's most important features. It's taken several years, but Microsoft has methodically developed OneDrive into a solid, reliable, tremendously useful service that gives you 5GB of cloud storage for free, with options to purchase additional space if you have an Office 365 account, you get a terabyte of online storage with your subscription.Īlso: Microsoft readies OneDrive for Business feature If you're not using the OneDrive cloud storage feature built into Windows 10, you're missing out. Covid testing: The best at-home rapid test kits.Log4j threat: What you need to know and how to protect yourself.