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1. What is file on-demand in OneDrive?
2. How do I exclude files from OneDrive?
3. How do I turn off files on-demand?
4. How do I enable OneDrive on-demand?
5. How do I start syncing with OneDrive?
6. How do I move files from OneDrive to my computer?
7. How do I exclude folders from OneDrive backup?
8. How do I Unsync OneDrive without deleting files?
9. How do I stop OneDrive from syncing files?
10. Do OneDrive files take up space on my computer?
11. Does deleting from OneDrive delete from computer?
12. Are OneDrive files stored on my computer?

What is file on-demand in OneDrive?

OneDrive Files On-Demand is a valuable and welcome new feature that helps you access all your files in OneDrive without having to download all of them and use storage space on your device. ... You can't open online-only files when your device isn't connected to the Internet.

How do I exclude files from OneDrive?

Exclude the file extensions

This setting lets you enter keywords to prevent OneDrive from uploading certain files to OneDrive. You can enter complete names, such as “setup.exe” or use the asterisk (*) as a wildcard character to represent a series of characters. Enter the file extensions you want to exclude.

How do I turn off files on-demand?

Microsoft OneDrive - Disable Files On-Demand

1. Log into the target computer.
2. Right-click the OneDrive icon in the notification area or in the File Explorer.
3. Go to Settings > Open the Setting tab.
4. Under Files On-Demand.
5. Deselect the Save space and download files as you use them checkbox (where selected)
6. Confirm the files will be downloaded to the computer.

How do I enable OneDrive on-demand?

Enabling or disabling OneDrive Files On-Demand

Right-click the OneDrive cloud icon in the notification area, and select Settings. Click on the Settings tab. Under "Files On-Demand," check the Save space and download files as you use them to enable the feature. Click OK.

How do I start syncing with OneDrive?

Sync OneDrive to your computer

1. Select Start, type OneDrive, and then select OneDrive.
2. Sign in to OneDrive with the account you want to sync and finish setting up. Your OneDrive files will start syncing to your computer.

How do I move files from OneDrive to my computer?

Here's how.

1. Right click the OneDrive taskbar icon and select Settings.
2. Click the Unlink OneDrive button under the Account tab. ...
3. Launch File Explorer.
4. Navigate to and select the OneDrive folder. ...
5. Click the Move to button on the Home tab.
6. Select Choose location.
7. Select the new location and click Move.

How do I exclude folders from OneDrive backup?

In the onedrive client, go to settings -> Choose folders, and uncheck the folder. It will disappear from you local documents folder (that's why we backed up earlier), but stay online.

How do I Unsync OneDrive without deleting files?

Follow these steps to make the necessary tweaks:

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Click on OneDrive in the left-hand column.
3. Navigate to the file or folder in question.
4. Right-click on the file/folder.
5. Click on Always keep on this device.

How do I stop OneDrive from syncing files?

To stop a OneDrive sync:

1. Open the settings options of your OneDrive for Business client. Right click (Windows) or double finger tap (Mac) the OneDrive icon near the clock.
2. Click Settings option.
3. Navigate to the Account tab.
4. Find the folder sync you want to disable, and click Stop sync.

Do OneDrive files take up space on my computer?

A new Windows 10 tool, OneDrive allows access to files in the cloud using File Explorer. This means your files will be stored in the OneDrive cloud and won't take up hard drive space unless you need to download them for offline editing. ... Under FILES ON-DEMAND, check SAVE SPACE AND DOWNLOADED FILES AS YOU USE THEM.

Does deleting from OneDrive delete from computer?

Unlink OneDrive

OneDrive settings. This will remove the linkage between your computer and your OneDrive online storage. You can now visit OneDrive online and delete all the files you like, and they will not be deleted from your PC.

Are OneDrive files stored on my computer?

Whether you save by default to your computer or to OneDrive, all your files are available on your PC. The OneDrive app built in to Windows 10 synchronizes your files between OneDrive and your computer, so they're backed up, protected, and available on any device.