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  1. swarfega Win User

    Turn On or Off OneDrive Files On-Demand in Windows 10


    How to: Turn On or Off OneDrive Files On-Demand in Windows 10

    How to Turn On or Off OneDrive Files On-Demand in Windows 10


    At Build 2017, Joe Belfiore announced that the new OneDrive Files On-Demand feature will be delivered with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.

    OneDrive Files On-Demand is available starting with Windows 10 build 16215 and OneDrive app build 17.3.7064.1005 or later.

    OneDrive Files On-Demand helps you access all your files in OneDrive without having to download all of them and use storage space on your device.

    When you turn on Files On-Demand, youll see all your files in File Explorer and get new information about each file. New files created online or on another device appear as online-only files, which dont take up space on your device. When youre connected to the Internet, youll be able to use the files like every other file on your device.

    Youll know that Files On-Demand is turned on if you see the status icons next to your files in File Explorer:


    Turn On or Off OneDrive Files On-Demand in Windows 10 [​IMG]
    Online-only files dont take up space on your computer. You see a cloud icon for each online-only file in File Explorer, but the file doesnt download to your device until you open it. You cant open online-only files when your device isnt connected to the Internet.





    Turn On or Off OneDrive Files On-Demand in Windows 10 [​IMG]
    When you open an online-only file, it downloads to your device and becomes a locally available file. You can open a locally available file anytime, even without Internet access. If you need more space, you can change the file back to online. Just right-click the file and select Free up space.





    Turn On or Off OneDrive Files On-Demand in Windows 10 [​IMG]
    Only files that you mark as Always keep on this device have the green circle with the white check mark. These files download to your device and take up space, but theyre always there for you even when youre offline.





    Turn On or Off OneDrive Files On-Demand in Windows 10 [​IMG]


    Starting with Windows 10 build 16226, Microsoft wanted to make sure that you are in control of all file downloads from the cloud. When you use OneDrive Files On-Demand (or another cloud provider), and an app (like a photo editor) tries to download files that you have stored only in the cloud, itll show a message displaying: whats being downloaded, which app is requesting the download, and options to dismiss the message, cancel the download, or block the app from downloading. (Microsoft also added a way to unblock apps in Settings > Privacy > App-requested downloads, in case you change your mind.)

    Turn On or Off OneDrive Files On-Demand in Windows 10 [​IMG]


    Starting with Windows 10 build 17093, Microsoft updated the OneDrive Files-on-Demand state icon in File Explorers navigation pane so they now display closer to the file icon.

    For more information about OneDrive Files On-Demand, see:
    This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off OneDrive Files On-Demand for your account in Windows 10.


    *tip Why don’t I see the Files On-Demand options in OneDrive settings?

    If you aren't seeing the Files On-Demand options, the latest version of OneDrive hasn't rolled out to you yet. Here's how to get the latest version of OneDrive.
    1. Make sure you're running (version 16299.15 or later).
    2. Download and install the latest version of OneDrive that's rolling out with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
    3. Restart your computer.
    4. After your computer restarts, select the Start button, search for “OneDrive”, and then select the OneDrive desktop app.
    5. When OneDrive Setup starts, enter your personal account, or your work or school account, and then select Sign in.
    6. Follow the instructions below to Turn on Files On-Demand.

    CONTENTS:









    OPTION ONE [/i] To Turn On OneDrive Files On-Demand
    1. Click/tap on the OneDrive
    Turn On or Off OneDrive Files On-Demand in Windows 10 [​IMG]
    icon in the taskbar notification area, click/tap on the menu (3 dots) button, and click/tap on the Settings. (see screenshot below)

    *note If OneDrive is currently not running to show this icon, then run: %LocalAppData%\Microsoft\OneDrive\OneDrive.exe

    Turn On or Off OneDrive Files On-Demand in Windows 10 [​IMG]

    2. In the Settings tab, check the Save space and download files as you use them box under Files On-Demand, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)

    *note If you are not currently signed in to OneDrive with your Microsoft account, the Files On-Demand settings will not be available.

    Turn On or Off OneDrive Files On-Demand in Windows 10 [​IMG]





    OPTION TWO [/i] To Turn Off OneDrive Files On-Demand
    1. Click/tap on the OneDrive
    Turn On or Off OneDrive Files On-Demand in Windows 10 [​IMG]
    icon in the taskbar notification area and click/tap on the Settings (gear) icon, OR right click on the OneDrive
    Turn On or Off OneDrive Files On-Demand in Windows 10 [​IMG]
    icon in the taskbar notification area and click/tap on Settings. (see screenshots below)

    Turn On or Off OneDrive Files On-Demand in Windows 10 [​IMG]

    2. In the Settings tab, uncheck the Save space and download files as you use them box under Files On-Demand, click/tap on OK in the confirmation prompt, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshots below)

    *note If you are not currently signed in to OneDrive with your Microsoft account, the Files On-Demand settings will not be available.

    Turn On or Off OneDrive Files On-Demand in Windows 10 [​IMG]


    That's it,
    Shawn


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    swarfega, Jun 21, 2017
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    Disable on demand by following the steps from this website Turn On or Off OneDrive Files On-Demand in Windows 10 then start backin up your files. on demand files are not being saved on your hard drive it is incloud only.
     
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  3. What is the meaning of the Status icons in File Explorer?

    The Status column icons are part of MS's OneDrive Files On Demand feature that was rolled out last fall. Here's a good article that explains the meaning of the status icons, and how to turn on/off and control the Files On Demand feature:

    Learn about OneDrive Files On-Demand
     
    Wade O'Brien (wobrien), Jun 21, 2017
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  4. Brink
    Brink New Member

    Turn On or Off OneDrive Files On-Demand in Windows 10

    Hey Nick, *Smile

    It looks like you'll need to download and install it first then. It still hasn't automatically rolled out to everyone yet.

     
    Brink, Jun 21, 2017
    #4
  5. swarfega Win User
    Thanks Shawn, installing now.
     
    swarfega, Jun 21, 2017
    #5
  6. Thanks a lot for this quick tutorial! Will be very useful for many!
     
    slicendice, Jul 21, 2017
    #6
  7. How do I block apps from doing App-Requested Downloads??? It's driving me mad!
     
    Doctor Clutch, Jul 23, 2017
    #7
  8. Brink
    Brink New Member

    Turn On or Off OneDrive Files On-Demand in Windows 10

    Hello Doctor Clutch, and welcome to Ten Forums. *Smile

    Turning off OneDrive files on demand will stop the App-requested downloads messages since they will automatically just download.
     
    Brink, Jul 23, 2017
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  9. Eagle51 Win User
    I updated One Drive with the link provided here, but still missing the new On Demand features .... so is this new One Drive (On Demand) working on Non Insider Preview ?
    Win10 Home x64
    Version 1703 (Build 15063.483)
    One Drive
    Version 2016 (Build 17.3.6944.0627)
     
    Eagle51, Jul 23, 2017
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  10. Brink
    Brink New Member
    Hello Eagle51, *Smile

    I'm afraid the OneDrive Files On-demand feature is not available until build 16215 instead. Even if you downloaded and installed the newer OneDrive file.
     
    Brink, Jul 23, 2017
    #10
  11. Eagle51 Win User
    Figure that was the case and that sucks ... I like the new features.
    Thanks *Smile
     
    Eagle51, Jul 23, 2017
    #11
  12. Not long to wait until build16xxx-series Windows 10 gets officially released. I find the latest Insider build quite stable and very useful. Has it's small glitches still though, so I suggest you patiently wait until all annoyances are fixed. *Smile
     
    slicendice, Jul 23, 2017
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  13. AnimaliX Win User

    Turn On or Off OneDrive Files On-Demand in Windows 10

    well I testing build 16299.15 which is probably RTM and OneDrive (v. 17.3.6998) missing this feature also
     
    AnimaliX, Oct 3, 2017
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  14. Brink
    Brink New Member
    Hello AnimaliX, *Smile

    The Files-On-Demand feature is still available for me in build 16299.15. I have OneDrive version 2017 (build 17.3.7010.0912).

    You might see if installing the OneDrive client linked in the green info box at the top of the tutorial may help.
     
    Brink, Oct 3, 2017
    #14
  15. AnimaliX Win User
    "green box" link referring to version 17.3.6963 ...
     
    AnimaliX, Oct 3, 2017
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