Configuring OneDrive usage including Files On-Demand

Introduced in Windows 10 version 1709, OneDrive's Files On-Demand is a new feature that enables users to access their files from the cloud using File Explorer with no need to sync them directly. Besides the fact that this feature provides a more convenient way of accessing files from the cloud, additionally, it enables users to save storage space on their computers.

Enabling Files On-Demand

To enable Files On-Demand in your Windows 10 computer using OneDrive, complete the following steps:

1. Press Windows key + E to open File Explorer.
2. Locate the OneDrive icon, and right-click on it.
3. From the context menu, select Settings as shown in Figure 8.25:

Figure 8.25. OneDrive settings

4. Within the Files On-Demand section, check the Save space and download files as you use them option (see Figure 8.26):

Figure 8.26. Enabling Files On-Demand in Microsoft OneDrive

5. Click OK to close the Microsoft OneDrive dialog box.

Statuses of files and folders

After enabling...