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OneDrive Backing up your Files
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OneDrive – Backing up your Files
Important PC Folders (auto backup)
You can backup important computer files on OneDrive like your Desktop, Documents, and Pictures files.
- Select the OneDrive cloud icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar .
- Select More > Settings.
- On the Backup tab, under Important PC Folders, select Manage backup and follow the instructions.
Set up the OneDrive sync app in Windows
- If you don'thave Windows 10, Microsoft 365, or Office 2016, install the new OneDrive sync app for Windows. If you use the latest software, you already have the OneDrive sync app and you can skip to step 2.
- Select the Startbutton, search for OneDrive, and then open it.
- When OneDrive Setup starts, enter your work or school account, and then select Sign in.