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• Having problems with OneDrive Files on Demand? “OneDrive cannot connect to Windows.” The bug isn’t just in Win10 version 2004

  Posted on July 4, 2020 at 09:01 CDT by woody • Comment in the Forums

  On Thursday, Microsoft posted a warning entitled Issues using OneDrive Files On-Demand on some devices after updating to Windows 10, version 2004.

  Long and short of it:

  some older devices or devices with certain older apps installed that use legacy file system filter drivers might be unable to connect to OneDrive via the OneDrive app. Affected devices might not be able to download new Files On-Demand or open previously synced/downloaded files.

  

  @WStjdavis2768 hit the same bug last week. Martin Brinkmann wrote about the  bug yesterday.

  Here’s the cute part: I’m seeing reports that the bug isn’t limited to Win10 version 2004. Other, older versions of Windows apparently trigger the same error.

  I have no idea why. Do you?

  Windows Patches/Security OneDrive

• RIP FTP: There’s a better way to share files

  Posted on February 17, 2020 at 01:15 CST by Tracey Capen • Comment in the Forums

  

  SMALL BUSINESS

  By Amy Babinchak

  Back in June of last year, I wrote about how Microsoft finally got its OneDrive cloud-storage service right.

  Today, I’m happy to report on the death of the classic, if somewhat cumbersome, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) — and how its end came at the hands of OneDrive for Business’s new Request Files feature. Let’s have a moment of silence for the ancient FTP’s passing.

  Fortunately, we might be able to put the last nail in FTP’s coffin — and rely instead on the new Receive files feature in OneDrive for Business (more info).

  Read the full story in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 17.7.0 (2020-02-17).

  Small Business Computing AskWoody Plus Newsletter, FTP, OneDrive, Request files

• Microsoft finally got OneDrive right

  Posted on June 17, 2019 at 02:15 CDT by Tracey Capen • Comment in the Forums

  In typical Microsoft fashion, the company saw a good idea — online file storing, synching, and sharing — and then took a long time to get it right.

  Turning OneDrive into a robust, fully functional app/service was a painful process — especially for users. But today, it’s more than just “right” — it’s actually really, really good!

  Out today in AskWoody Plus Newsletter 16.22.0.

  Cloud Storage, Windows 10 AskWoody Plus Newsletter, backup, Cloud storage, OneDrive

• Finding your photos in the cloud

  Posted on June 10, 2019 at 02:01 CDT by Tracey Capen • Comment in the Forums

  Have you ever wanted to bring up a particular photo or two (or eight) on your smartphone?

  Maybe you want to revisit your last vacation or your child’s wedding. Or perhaps you want to show off photos of your grandchildren — but not too many … you don’t want to annoy people. Here’s how to find images in OneDrive, Google Photos, and Dropbox.

  See the full story in the June 10, 2019, AskWoody Plus Newsletter (Issue 16.21.0)

  Digital Entertainment Dropbox, Google Photos, images, OneDrive, storage

• How to fix OneDrive file-synching problems

  Posted on June 3, 2019 at 02:17 CDT by Tracey Capen • Comment in the Forums

  Because it’s included with Windows 10, there’s a good chance you’ve used OneDrive as a helpful tool for backing up files and/or synching them between devices.

  But as with any program, you can run into hiccups with OneDrive; files don’t get backed up, synching fails, and so forth.

  See the full story in the June 3, 2019, AskWoody Plus Newsletter (Issue 16.20.0)

  Troubleshooting AskWoody Plus Newsletter, backup, OneDrive, synching

• Microsoft offering free OneDrive for Business to current Dropbox, Box and Google Drive customers

  Posted on February 7, 2018 at 07:25 CST by woody • Comment in the Forums

  If you have more than 500 users, and you aren’t currently paying for OneDrive, it’s a very inviting offer.

  Microsoft says:

  We are making it easier for new customers to make the switch by offering free OneDrive for Business for the remaining term of their existing contract with Box, Dropbox, or Google. This offer is valid starting February 6, 2018 through June 30, 2018 for organizations that are not currently OneDrive for Business or Office 365 customers and who make a minimum 500 user commitment.

  Microsoft will pay off your existing contract for up to three years.

  Of course, MS would like to sell you an Office 365 contract (if you don’t already have one) along with the bargain, but on the face of it, a whole lot of Box, Dropbox and Google Drive customers must be running the numbers.

  Uncategorized OneDrive

• Google adds placeholders to Google Drive, but only in beta for paying G Suite customers

  Posted on March 9, 2017 at 16:32 CST by woody • Comment in the Forums

  OneDrive’s “smart files” placeholder capability disappeared 26 months ago. We’re assured they’re returning some day.

  Google just announced a beta of their analogous placeholder capability, and Dropbox also has it in beta.

  InfoWorld Woody on Windows

  Windows News Drive File Stream, OneDrive, placeholders, Smart files

• Microsoft throws OneDrive unlimited storage under the bus

  Posted on November 3, 2015 at 06:33 CST by woody • Comment in the Forums

  What’s up with OneDrive? 

  Check out my new litany at the end of the post. What do you think?

  InfoWorld Woody on Windows

  Windows News OneDrive, unlimited storage

• Hidden tricks and fixes in Windows 10 build 9879 – and a note on KB 3016725

  Posted on November 14, 2014 at 07:10 CST by woody • Comment in the Forums

  There are lots of surprises — good and bad — in the latest Windows 10 Technical Preview.

  InfoWorld Tech Watch

  Uncategorized KB 3016725, Metro Start screen, Network flyout, OneDrive, Smart files, stuck Caps Lock, System compression, Windows 10 build 9879, Windows 10 Changelog, Windows Insider Hub, zPC Settings

• Nadella gives away the store with new ‘Microsoft everywhere’ strategy

  Posted on November 7, 2014 at 09:33 CST by woody • Comment in the Forums

  It’s a whole new strategy: Give away the blades, sell the razor.

  And it just might work.

  InfoWorld Tech Watch

  Windows News Dropbox, iPad, iPhone, Metro Office, Office, OneDrive
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