Steps for Syncing OneDrive with Windows 10

Microsoft OneDrive is an instrument that many businesses utilize of for cloud-based file sharing and real-time access, but did you know that it can also sync files to your desktop? OneDrive is usually used to save Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote documents, so being able to access them on your Windows 10 device only makes it easier to work on them. Below we'll show you how to set up this syncing; it could change your work life for the better.

OneDrive is preinstalled on Windows 10 devices and integrated with the file explorer system that we all know and love, making file security and syncing easy and convenient. With drag-and-drop functionality, a user can sync files by merely moving a file or folder to the OneDrive folder of your PC. The same can be said in reverse, though some may not want their entire OneDrive folder available on their computer at any given time. Microsoft has created OneDrive to respect these wishes, giving users the ability to designate the files synced with Windows 10.

Here’s how:

1. Select the white (or blue) OneDrive cloud icon in the Windows taskbar notification area:
   
 
2. This will open a pop-up screen. In this screen select More > Settings.
   
 
3. Select the Account tab, and select Choose folders
   
 
4. You must make sure the “Make all files available” box is toggled off:
   
 

You should now be able to select all the files you want. Select OK to start syncing your files with Windows 10.

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