show my cloud-only content from onedrive

This is the default setting if signed in to Windows 10 and/or Photos app with your Microsoft account account.

1. Open the Photos app.
2. Click/tap on the See more (3 dots) button, and click/tap on Settings. ( ...
3. Under Microsoft OneDrive, turn on Show my cloud-only content from OneDrive. (

1. How do I keep OneDrive files on cloud only?
2. How do I exclude a folder from OneDrive?
3. How do I exclude files from OneDrive sync?
4. How do I back up my computer to the cloud with OneDrive folder?
5. Why is there a OneDrive folder on my C drive?
6. Where is OneDrive data stored locally?
7. How do I only sync certain folders in OneDrive?
8. How do I move files from OneDrive to my computer?
9. How do I delete OneDrive files without deleting them from my PC?
10. Does unlinking OneDrive delete files?
11. How does syncing work with OneDrive?
12. Is OneDrive a good backup solution?
13. How do I backup my computer to the cloud?
14. Can I backup my entire computer to OneDrive?

How do I keep OneDrive files on cloud only?

Mark a file or folder for offline use or as online-only

1. Right-click a file or folder.
2. Select Always keep on this device or Free up space.

How do I exclude a folder from OneDrive?

You can accomplish this by opening the OneDrive settings on your PC.

1. Go to OneDrive settings.
2. Click the Account tab.
3. Click "Choose Folders" and then cherry pick the folders you want to exclude.

How do I exclude files from OneDrive sync?

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 back up my computer to the cloud with OneDrive folder?

How to backup your computer to the cloud with OneDrive folder protection

1. Open up OneDrive settings via the system tray icon and move to the Auto Save tab.
2. Click the Update folders buttons.
3. Select which folders you would like to be backed up and where — such as only locally, or backed up to the cloud.
4. Click OK.

Why is there a OneDrive folder on my C drive?

Yes because every file that is on OneDrive can be cached locally on the computer SSD. It takes up storage, but it allow you to access the files even without internet access. No because you can specify any files/folder to be Online Only (and Free Up Space on local computer).

Where is OneDrive data stored locally?

By default, the data you sync to your PC from OneDrive is stored on your local drive in the User folder. If you're syncing a lot of data, it can take up a good chunk of your storage space.

How do I only sync certain folders in OneDrive?

On your work computer, right click the blue cloud OneDrive icon on the Taskbar Tray, and then click Settings> click the Account tab> choose Folders link. Check the folders you would like to automatically update between your devices and then click OK.

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 delete OneDrive files without deleting them from my PC?

The best way to delete a file from OneDrive but keep it on your computer is to move it out of your OneDrive folder to another folder on your PC that isn't within OneDrive. Depending on the urgency, you may then want to empty OneDrive's Recycle Bin online.

Does unlinking OneDrive delete files?

Unlink OneDrive

You won't lose files or data by unlinking OneDrive from your computer. You can always access your files by signing in to OneDrive.com.

How does syncing work with OneDrive?

The files that you choose to sync will be automatically updated between your computer and the cloud. On the cloud, your files serve as a backup, as well as a way for you to access them from your phone, tablet, or PC. Files that aren't synced live only on OneDrive.

Is OneDrive a good backup solution?

Microsoft OneDrive is an effective way to back up, sync, and share specific folders and files, but the service has been hampered by one limitation: Any folders or files you want to back up and sync must be moved to and stored in the OneDrive folder under your Windows profile.

How do I backup my computer to the cloud?

Back up your computer to the cloud with Backblaze

Download Backblaze for your operating system (Windows/Mac). Double-click the file and run the installer. Follow any on-screen instructions to grant Backblaze access to your storage drive. Backblaze will automatically start backing up files.

Can I backup my entire computer to OneDrive?

You can back up your important folders (your Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders) on your Windows PC with OneDrive PC folder backup, so they're protected and available on other devices. ... There's no extra cost for PC folder backup (up to 5 GB of files without a subscription). See OneDrive plans.