File hosting and sharing service in Microsoft Cloud.
If you accidentally delete a file or folder in OneDrive, you may can recover it from the OneDrive recycle bin.
The OneDrive Sync Client is one of the apps included in Microsoft Office 2013 and 2016. Once configured, it lets you connect to and sync files from your University of Windsor OneDrive for Business.
You can add your personal OneDrive, if you have a Hotmail account, to the OneDrive Sync Client and sync all your files, work-related and personal, on the same computer.
One of the benefits of storing MS Office files on OneDrive as opposed to on the shared network drives is that multiple people can work on the same file at the same time, but there are some caveats.
How to tell how much space you have , and how much space you have used so far.
How do I find out who has an Excel workbook locked in OneDrive for Business?
When you're running out of space on your primary drive, use this guide to help move your OneDrive files to another location on Windows 10.
Instructions for OneDrive Mac users.
This article explains how to install and configure Sync Client for Microsoft OneDrive.
In some situations, duplicate files can appear on OneDrive: one with the the original file name, and a duplicate with the same file name with the PC name appended.
OneDrive for Business limits and restrictions
Microsoft OneDrive has a feature called Request Files that allows you to choose a folder where others can upload files using a link that you send them. People you request files from can only upload files; they can't see the content of the folder, edit, delete, or download files, or even see who else has uploaded files.
Instructions for uploading folders and files to OneDrive.
One Drive for Business should be used to store your work-related files, in accordance with the University of Windsor acceptable use policy.
Some users may see up to three OneDrive icons in their Windows System Tray. Blue icons are for the University of Windsor OneDrive, and a white icon is for the personal OneDrive.
How to display the OneDrive for Business status indicator icons on Mac