Enable Windows OneDrive AutoSave of Desktop, Documents, Pictures

Prerequisites / Minimum Requirements

  • Windows OS and OneDrive application

End State / Outcome

  • Desktop, Documents, and Picture Folder will automatically sync to OneDrive

How to Steps

Enable Windows OneDrive AutoSave of Desktop, Documents, Pictures
This document will help you enable to the auto save function for Windows OneDrive

  1. Install and sign into OneDrive.
  2. Right-Click OneDrive cloud down on the taskbar, may be in the hidden items section.
  3. Select settings.
  4. Select Auto Save tab> click update folders option.
  5. Select which folders you would like to auto save Desktop, Documents or Pictures and select Start Protection.
  6. You can verify that these are working by locating the Desktop, Documents, and Picture Folder in OneDrive. If you have a folder already named one of these I would rename it before autosaving. You may also notice files and shortcuts get a green checkmark indicating they’re in the cloud.
     
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