OneDrive Tips & Best Practices

Some small tips on how to utilize and setup OneDrive, configuring backup and sync status etc.

Restore Deleted Files 

1. Select the Recycle bin. (In the taskbar, click the blue OneDrive logo and then click recycle bin).

   

   • If you want all of your files back, select Restore all items.

   • Or, select only the files you want and click Restore.

2. The file is returned to its original location.

Set up PC Folder Backup in OneDrive

1. Open OneDrive settings (select the OneDrive cloud icon in your notification area, and then select the OneDrive Help and Settings icon  then Settings.)

2. Go to the Sync and back up tab.

3. Select Manage Back up.

4. To start backing up a folder, toggle any folder that says Not backed up, and then select Save changes. 
    

   

Stop Folder Backup in OneDrive

• To stop backing up a folder, select the toggle for the folder to turn it off (Refer to image above)

Contact Us

• If you are having difficulty, please reach us at it_services@cbu.ca or call 902-563-1123