Jun 09, 2023
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How to set OneDrive to Backup your Desktop
As is sometimes the case in our district teachers can be moved to new classrooms, and sometimes even new buildings. The issue that can arise is that teachers may have files (documents, pictures, videos, etc.) that need to be transferred to their new location. Here is the easiest way to ensure you always have access to these files.
- On your desktop click on the '^' in the bottom right corner of your screen (below highlighted in RED)
- In the "popup" that appears click on the icon for OneDrive (it looks like a Blue Cloud)
If you are not yet signed into your OneDrive you will be prompted to do so using your username and password
NOTE: Your username is your email address (i.e. [email protected]) and your password is the same one you use to login to the computer/Genesis/Google - Once you have clicked on the OneDrive icon you should be presented with the following popup
Click on the "Settings" icon (it looks like a gear) and choose "Settings" from the drop-down menu that appears. - After choosing "Settings" a new window will appear that looks like the one below
On this screen click on "Manage backup" - Another window will appear that looks like the one below
In this window toggle the buttons indicated to have OneDrive backup these folders and then click "Save changes. From this point forward these folders will automatically upload any changes or new files to your OneDrive. - If you were to move to a new classroom or new school you can then log in to that classroom's computer, log in to OneDrive and the folders that are included in this backup will automatically sync to the new computer.