Which OneDrive app? - Microsoft Support (2024)

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What is the difference between OneDrive and OneDrive apps? ›

Microsoft OneDrive is a backup and sync app, which is available for download from the OneDrive website. OneDrive by Microsoft Corporation is an app available from the Microsoft Store app, which lets you view your OneDrive.

OneDrive for home is online personal storage that you get when you set up a Microsoft account to use services such as Outlook.com or Xbox. Use OneDrive to save documents, photos, and other files in the cloud, share them with friends, and even collaborate on content.

In order to focus resources on new technologies and operating systems, and to provide users with the most up-to-date and secure experience, beginning January 1, 2022, updates will no longer be provided for the OneDrive desktop application on your personal Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 devices.

Expert-Verified Answer

One of the benefits of OneDrive is that it allows you to store and access your files from anywhere, on any device with an internet connection. The correct answer is: Option B: It allows you to store and access your files from anywhere, on any device with an internet connection.

The disadvantages of OneDrive are limited sharing options, limited file management, and limited desktop synchronisation settings. Limited Sharing Options: OneDrive's sharing options are limited compared to other cloud storage services, making sharing files with non-Microsoft users difficult.

Google Drive

For those who are deeply immersed in the Google ecosystem, Google Drive may be the ideal OneDrive alternative. Offering 15GB of free storage, compared to OneDrive's 5GB, and seamless integration with Google products, Google Drive is perfect for individuals and businesses that live and breathe Google.

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.

If you have Windows 11, OneDrive is already installed on your PC. If you're using another version of Windows, install OneDrive to get started.

OneDrive data storage limits are quite high, with most plans offering at least 1 Terabyte of storage. If your organization deals with large file sizes or has lots of duplicate files, it's possible to run out of space – or encounter performance issues.

What are the OneDrive changes for 2024? ›

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.

Check whether you can sign in to your OneDrive account online. If you can't sign in to your Microsoft personal account, visit Can't sign in to Microsoft account. If you can't sign in to OneDrive work or school account, try to reset your password or alternatively, please contact your organization's IT Admin.

Easy File Sharing

Sharing a file is simple with OneDrive. Users can share files simply by right-clicking on a file and specifying an email address to share with. It is a more secure and efficient form of sharing as compared with email attachments and is not restricted by the same size limitations, etc.

OneDrive provides a consistent, intuitive files experience across all your devices, including web, mobile, and the desktop of your Windows PC or Mac. Behind the scenes, SharePoint in Microsoft 365 provides the content services for all files in Microsoft 365, including files you work with in Teams, Yammer, and Outlook.

Whether to use OneDrive or not is up to you. If you don't mind Microsoft looking at your files and having enough storage space on your computer, then go ahead and use it. But if you're concerned about privacy or don't want to risk losing your files, then it's best to avoid it. Do I Need to Backup OneDrive?

Whether to use OneDrive or not is up to you. If you don't mind Microsoft looking at your files and having enough storage space on your computer, then go ahead and use it. But if you're concerned about privacy or don't want to risk losing your files, then it's best to avoid it. Do I Need to Backup OneDrive?

A blue cloud icon will open OneDrive for work or school, and a white cloud icon will open OneDrive for home. Select Help & Settings > Preferences. Select About, and under About Microsoft OneDrive the build number will indicate if the architecture is "Standalone", "Apple silicon", or "Preview".

OneDrive is the files experience for Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Server*, giving you access to all your work or school files, including the files that people share with you directly or through the teams you're working on.