Microsoft OneDrive is a valuable feature for Windows 10, Microsoft 365, and mobile smart devices. Whether used in a business productivity setting or for storing personal files, OneDrive provides inexpensive access to a significant amount of automated cloud storage.
However, like so many features found in Microsoft products, the syncing app is constantly being upgraded to fix errors, improve efficiency, and add new features. These updates are rolled out under three tiers, which means most of us do not receive upgrades until weeks or even months after their initial release.
So, how do you determine which version of Microsoft OneDrive you are using, and how do you determine whether that version is the latest version? This how-to tutorial explains the necessary procedures.
Determine your version of Microsoft OneDrive
Regardless of whether you are using Microsoft OneDrive for personal reasons or for business, the app that performs the synchronization process in Windows 10 has been consolidated into a single application. To check your version of OneDrive on a Windows 10 PC, right-click the OneDrive icon in the system tray and select Settings from the context menu. Select the About tab in the resulting settings screen. As you can see in Figure A, both my Microsoft 365 and Personal OneDrive use the same syncing application and show the same version number.
Figure A
If you do not have a OneDrive icon in the system tray of Windows 10, you may not have the app installed. Click the Start Menu button, select Settings (gear icon) from the menu and then select Apps from the configuration screen. In the Search This List box, type “onedrive” to reveal a screen similar to Figure B.
Click the entry to reveal the version information. If there is no OneDrive application present, you will have to either download and install the application or activate the feature in Windows 10.
For other devices:
If you are using OneDrive on a Mac, click the OneDrive icon from the menu bar and then select More | Preferences | About.
On an Android device, open the OneDrive app and select Me | Settings | About.
On an iOS device, open the OneDrive app and select Me | Settings | Version.
Now, that you know the version, you have to determine whether you have the latest version.
Determine the latest version of OneDrive
The quickest way to check for the latest available and pre-release versions of OneDrive is by navigating to its Official Release Notes page. As you can see in Figure C, the OneDrive version for Windows 10 in our example is an iteration of the current, most recent, general release. Your version, however, may be a version or two behind.
The latest general version of OneDrive is scheduled to be completely rolled out to all customers by April 2021, but there are already pre-release candidates in the pipeline. To force an update to the latest general release version, download and install OneDrive manually from the website.
Whether you use Microsoft OneDrive to store photos of your pets or as a collaboration platform for your entire organization or in some combination of either of those scenarios, OneDrive cloud storage is an invaluable part of the Microsoft 365 and Windows 10 feature set. Keep it up to date and running smoothly.
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Open OneDrive settings (select the OneDrive cloud icon in your notification area, and then select the OneDrive Help and Settings icon then Settings.) Go to the About tab to see the version number.
If you are syncing a large number of documents to your OneDrive, for example, if you are syncing documents separate from those from FYI, this will be a contributing factor to the error. You can hover over the OneDrive icon on the right-hand side of the Windows toolbar and check this says "Up to date".
Visit the Microsoft Store: Open the Microsoft Store application on your Windows device. Search for OneDrive: Use the search bar at the top right corner of the Microsoft Store to find the OneDrive app. Check for updates: Once you have located the OneDrive app, click on it to open the product page.
If you installed the OneDrive for work or school sync app separately through Click-to-run, it updates on its own when the update service advertises an update. Usually, your computer updates after it restarts. If your Office apps aren't updating automatically, choose the Update Options button, then choose Update Now.
To access your OneDrive settings, click or tap the OneDrive icon in the taskbar or notification area. Tips: If you don't see the OneDrive icon, OneDrive might not be running. On a PC, go to Start, type OneDrive in the search box, and then click OneDrive in the search results.
The OneDrive sync app checks for available updates every 24 hours when it's running. If it stops and doesn't check for updates in more than 24 hours, the sync app checks for updates as soon as it starts.
From the OneDrive list of files, right-click the document for which you want to view or restore an earlier version, and then click Version History. To view an earlier version • In the Version History dialog box, select the link for the document version you want to view.
Verify that the OneDrive sync settings are correctly configured on each computer. Open the OneDrive settings and ensure that the folders you want to sync are selected. You can also choose whether to sync files on-demand or have them available offline. Confirm that the settings are consistent across all computers.
SkyDrive and OneDrive are essentially the same service provided by Microsoft, with OneDrive being the newer name following a rebranding in 2014. Both services offer cloud storage for personal use, allowing you to store, access, and share files online.
In your OneDrive folder, you will see different icons next to your files and folders. A green check mark means the file or folder is available on your C: drive and online. A blue cloud means the file or folder is only available online and will be downloaded when you open it.
What's changing? On Feb 1, 2024, Microsoft made a change to our A1 User Licensing storage allocation changing the maximum OneDrive storage to 100GB for this license type. Prior to this change, all users had a default storage limit of either 1TB or 5TB depending on their home campus.
The OneDrive sync app checks for available updates every 24 hours when it's running. If it stops and doesn't check for updates in more than 24 hours, the sync app checks for updates as soon as it starts.
Click Settings, and then under My app settings, choose Office 365.On the My account page, choose Subscriptions. You'll see the services that you're licensed to use, such as the latest desktop version of Microsoft 365, SharePoint in Microsoft 365 or OneDrive for work or school, and Exchange Online.
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