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Backing up your files from your computer to your personal OneDrive
In this article, you will learn how to set up your computer so that all files that are currently saved on your computer's desktop, document folder, and pictures folder will automatically be saved to your personal OneDrive throughout the day. You will not have to worry any longer of losing your data that is saved on your computer if your hard drive should fail. All of your files will be saved in your personal OneDrive and will be accessible to you not only on your ACES computer but also on any Internet connected device.
Everyone has the access to set this up on their ACES computer. There are just a few steps that need to be taken.
- Look for the OneDrive app listed in your computer's Start Menu. The Start Menu button is located on the bottom left corner of your computer's system tray. The button looks like this:
Click on this button to display the list of programs that are available on your computer. Scroll through the alphabetical list and click on OneDrive to open it.
- You will be prompted for your O365 credentials. Therefore, log into your ACES username and password.
- Follow the prompts and choose YES to backing up your folders
If you are already logged into the network...
- Find the blue cloud icon on the bottom right corner of your system's tray. The icon looks like this:
. Right click on the blue cloud and the following display will appear.
- Click on the Help & Settings button
- Click on Settings
- Click on the Backup tab and then click on the Manage Backup button
- Click on OK to close the screen
- Once this is done, the files on your desktop, document and/or picture folder contents will start to be saved to your personal OneDrive. When this is completed, you will notice that the files that are on your desktop will have a green circle with green check mark inside it attached to the file thumbnail. This is your indicator that the file has been backed up to your personal OneDrive.
- Going forward, items you save to these locations (Desktop, Documents and Pictures folder) will automatically save to your personal OneDrive.