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OneDrive Backup (Windows)


  1. Open OneDrive from the Shortcuts toolbar, located in the bottom right corner, next to the date & time 
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  2. Select Sign in 
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  3. If you are already signed in, please proceed to the next section
  4. Enter your full email address and select Sign in 
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  5. Follow through the on-screen prompts to finish signing in 
  6. If prompted that a OneDrive folder already exists, choose ‘Use this folder’ (Figure 5)
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  7. Open OneDrive from the Shortcuts toolbar
  8. Select the Gear icon in the top right corner 
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  9. Choose Settings from the dropdown menu 
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  10. Choose Sync and Backup 
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  11. Select Manage Backup 
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  12. Toggle the sliders on for Documents, Pictures, and Desktop 
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  13. If these options are already enabled, then that data is being backed up — you do not need to proceed
  14. Select Save Changes
  15. When OneDrive is finished backing up you will see a green checkmark (Figure 11)
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