Turning off Files On-Demand typically refers to disabling the feature in OneDrive, allowing you to have all your files stored locally on your device. The process involves adjusting a specific policy setting. Here's how you can disable it:
Steps to Turn Off OneDrive Files On-Demand
The primary method for turning off OneDrive Files On-Demand involves modifying a specific Group Policy setting, especially in an enterprise or managed environment.
- Open the "Use OneDrive Files On-Demand settings" policy. This is done through the Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) if you are on a Windows system with Group Policy features. If you're in a managed environment, your IT administrator manages this.
- Choose the Disabled option. Within the policy settings, you will find an option to either enable, disable, or leave the Files On-Demand feature unconfigured. Selecting "Disabled" ensures that Files On-Demand is turned off.
- Click OK to apply the changes. After selecting the "Disabled" option, save the changes by clicking "OK" or "Apply". This will enforce the policy change, turning off Files On-Demand.
Important Considerations:
- Local Storage: Disabling Files On-Demand will cause all OneDrive files to be downloaded and stored locally on your device, consuming storage space.
- Group Policy: The steps above are generally for environments managed via Group Policy. If you're not in such an environment, you might need to explore alternative methods, potentially within the OneDrive settings directly (though Group Policy overrides these).
