This post shows students and new users steps to turn on or off OneDrive files on-demand when using Windows 11. Files On-Demand is a feature that works with all the apps from the Windows Store, including OneDrive.
With files on demand, you can choose to store your files online only while saving disk space or set files and folders to always be available locally on your Windows device.
OneDrive Files On-Demand helps you access all your cloud storage files and folders in OneDrive without downloading them and using file storage space on your Windows device.
When you turn on Files On-Demand with OneDrive, you’ll see all your files in File Explorer. New files created online or on another device appear as online-only files, which don’t take up space on your device. When connected to the Internet, you can use the files on your device like others.
How to enable or disable files on-demand with OneDrive in Windows 11
As mentioned above, OneDrive Files On-Demand helps you access all your cloud storage files and folders in OneDrive without downloading them and using file storage space on your Windows device.
To turn on files on-demand with OneDrive, follow the steps below.
First, you must ensure you’re signed in to OneDrive with your Microsoft account on your Windows device.
Once you’re signed in, select the white or blue OneDrive cloud icon in the Windows taskbar notification area.
You might need to click the Show hidden icons arrow next to the notification area to see the OneDrive icon. If the icon doesn’t appear in the notification area, OneDrive might not be running.
Alternatively, you can open OneDrive by going to the Start menu, typing OneDrive in the search box, and selecting OneDrive in the search results.
When the OneDrive app opens, select Help & Settings > Settings.
On the Settings tab, select Save Space and download files as you use them as a box to turn on files on-demand with OneDrive.
Click OK to apply your changes and exit.
To turn off OneDrive files on-demand, reverse the steps above, go to the OneDrive settings tab, uncheck the Save space, and download files as you use them in a box to turn off files on-demand with OneDrive.
Files On-Demand settings are unique to each device, so turn it on for each device where you want to use it.
That should do it!
Conclusion:
- OneDrive Files On-Demand is a convenient feature for managing storage on your Windows 11 device.
- It allows you to access your files without downloading them, saving valuable disk space.
- You can easily toggle the feature on or off through the OneDrive settings.
- Remember that Files On-Demand settings are device-specific, so you need to configure it on each device you use.
- Utilizing this feature can help streamline your workflow and keep your files organized in the cloud.
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