Moving Your OneDrive Files to your Network Drive
Windows
Please read all steps and the note before starting.
- This process will take time, depending on how many files and how large they are.
- For large OneDrives, you should plan this in smaller batches of files / folders rather than all at once.
Step 1: Check your Network Connection
- We recommend using a docked or wired connection on campus or Glasgow Anywhere
- Open your file explorer and ensure you can see your target network drive (usually Drive K:).
- You may want to create one or more folders to move your files to (optional)
Step 2: Open Your OneDrive Folder
- At the bottom right corner of your Windows screen (near the clock). click the blue OneDrive cloud icon.
- Click the Gear icon (Settings) and select Open OneDrive folder.
- A window will open showing all your OneDrive cloud files.
Step 3: Copy Your Files (Do NOT Drag and Drop)
To prevent errors and data loss, please use Copy and Paste rather than dragging the files.
- Click inside your OneDrive folder.
- Select the files and folders you want to migrate.
- Press Ctrl + C to copy them.
- Activate the network drive window you opened earlier, navigate to your selected folder, and press Ctrl + V to paste them.
- Leave your computer running. A progress bar will appear. Do not close the window or shut down your PC until the transfer is 100% complete.
Success! Your files are now safely stored on the network drive.
Note
The process of copying the data will first download the data to your device. If your device has insufficient disk space, this can cause errors. If you experience this then:
- work in smaller batches,
- delete the OneDrive data once it has been copied
- then go to the OneDrive settings (the blue cloud icon in the System Tray at the bottom right of your screen), open the settings menu with the cog icon and in the Sync and Backup options pane. under Advanced Settings select “Free up disk space”