FAQs
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.
What is the current version of OneDrive? ›
Current and pre-release versions
| Production ring |
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| Last released build | 24.161.0811.0001 (Standalone universal) 24.161.0811.0001 (App Store universal) |
| Rolling out | 24.166.0818.0002 (Standalone universal) |
You can hover over the OneDrive icon on the right-hand side of the Windows toolbar and check this says "Up to date".
How do I choose what to put on OneDrive? ›
Click the OneDrive cloud icon up in your Menu bar, click to open the menu, and select Preferences. Go to the Account tab. Select Choose Folders.
How do I know what version of Microsoft I am using? ›
To find your Windows version and edition, you can use one of the following methods:
- In the Settings app , select System > About.
- Right-click on Start and select Settings
- Use the following link: About
OneDrive is for personal use, providing free storage, cross-device accessibility, enhanced sharing, and robust security. OneDrive for Business offers advanced collaboration features, comprehensive control over documents, wide accessibility, and integration with third-party applications.
How do I update my OneDrive version? ›
How to Update Microsoft OneDrive
- Open the OneDrive app.
- Go to settings.
- Find “Update” or “Automatic Updates”.
- Activate the toggle switch next to it.
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. You might need to click the Show hidden icons arrow. next to the notification area to see the OneDrive icons.
How do I make sure OneDrive is updated? ›
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.
Does OneDrive update itself? ›
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.
On a Windows PC, you should see a white or blue OneDrive cloud icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. 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.
Does Microsoft OneDrive expire? ›
Any customer data that you leave behind might be deleted after 90 days and will be deleted no later than 180 days after cancellation. If you explicitly delete a subscription, it skips the Expired and Disabled statuses and SharePoint Online data and content, including OneDrive, is immediately deleted.
Why does my computer save everything to OneDrive? ›
In Windows 10, OneDrive is the default save location for your files and documents. This means new documents or files are automatically saved to OneDrive unless you opt to save them to a different location on your PC.
Do OneDrive files stay on my computer? ›
Once you install Onedrive on your PC or laptop, it physically takes the files off of your computer and stores them in the cloud.
How do I manage OneDrive versions? ›
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.
How do I check my Microsoft OneDrive? ›
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.
Are OneDrive and Microsoft 365 the same? ›
OneDrive is an integral part of Office 365. OneDrive is a Microsoft-hosted location where employees can store and share files and access files from anywhere using any Internet-connected device.
