Saving files to OneDrive from Eastern Computers
Shared computers located on campus (i.e., in the library, in classrooms, and dorms) are wiped nightly. To save and continue their work later or on another computer, students must save their files on a portable device or to the cloud. Eastern students can use their OneDrive account for cloud storage.
This guide provides Eastern-specific steps to save files to OneDrive and to verify that they are synced. You must confirm that your file(s) are synced before logging out to ensure you can access the file(s) later. Additionally, there are links to Microsoft’s OneDrive guides.
Saving Files to OneDrive
Below is an example of how students can save a file to OneDrive. Note: Saving steps can vary per application.
If Eastern OneDrive does not automatically show up as an option to save:
Verifying Files are Synced
Students should verify that their files are synced before logging out of the campus computer. To verify that the file is synced:
Alternative Method
Alternatively, students can open their OneDrive and upload their files from the computer by following the steps below:
Microsoft Links
Additionally, Microsoft provides many guides about OneDrive:
OneDrive video training - Microsoft Support
Upload and save files and folders to OneDrive - Microsoft Support