Turn off Files On-Demand in Microsoft OneDrive Personal (Win 11)

A guide to help you disable Files On-Demand in Microsoft OneDrive Personal on a Windows 11 computer, ensuring that all your files are stored locally on your device for easy and quick access. By following the steps outlined, users can prevent potential issues related to internet connectivity and decrease the time it takes for files to open in OneDrive.

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Click on the Microsoft OneDrive Personal white cloud on the taskbar

Click on the **Settings** cog

Click **Settings**

Click **Sync and backup**

Scroll down and click on **Advanced settings**

To turn off Files On-Demand, click on **Download all files**

Click **Continue** as long as you have enough space on your computer

File Explorer will open and you will see the icons under status change from a cloud to either a sync or green tick

Depending on the size of your OneDrive data, it can take a while to sync if you have slow internet