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How to download onedrive cloud data to desktop windows 11

Linda P 20 Reputation points
2026-02-04T22:01:41.45+00:00

Initial setup, option import old data to new pc. Used onedrive. Data went to cloud, not pc. How to download from onedrive cloud to pc desktop?

To EmilyS726 - local copies only and get rid of onedrive sync.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
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    2026-02-04T22:01:59.0233333+00:00
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    To download OneDrive cloud data to your Windows 11 desktop, you can follow these steps:

    1. Open OneDrive: Click on the OneDrive cloud icon in the taskbar. If you don't see it, you may need to click on the upward arrow to show hidden icons.
    2. Sign In: If prompted, sign in with the Microsoft account that you used to upload your files to OneDrive.
    3. Select Files: Navigate to the files or folders you want to download. You can do this by opening File Explorer and selecting the OneDrive folder from the left sidebar.
    4. Download Files: Right-click on the files or folders you want to download and select "Always keep on this device". This will download the selected files from the cloud to your local device.
    5. Check Sync Status: You can check the sync status by clicking on the OneDrive icon in the taskbar. Ensure that the files are syncing correctly and are available offline.

    By following these steps, you should be able to download your OneDrive data to your desktop successfully.

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  1. EmilyS726 232.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-04T22:37:00.86+00:00

    Hello,

    Can you please clarify, do you mean you want to have actual copies on the computer while also sync to cloud, or you mean you want them to be local copies ONLY, and get rid of OneDrive sync?

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