Users Guide

Why is the sign-in prompt for OneDrive not displayed on Windows 8.1
operating system when Dell Data Assistant starts?
SkyDrive, an older version of OneDrive, is installed on Windows 8.1 operating system which is not supported by Dell Data
Assistant. In this case, your SkyDrive files are migrated along with the rest of the non-OneDrive files. If you do not want to
migrate the SkyDrive folder, clear the option to migrate SkyDrive files on the Let me choose what to move page.
What are OneDrive virtual files?
To save space on your computer, OneDrive uses a File On-Demand approach, where OneDrive uploads the file and deletes the
contents of the file on the local file system. OneDrive keeps the virtual file on File Explorer which only contains the file details. If
you attempt to open or copy this virtual file, OneDrive downloads the file from the cloud, and allows the open or copy operation
to proceed.
You can change the File On-Demand option if you do not want OneDrive to make your files virtual by default from the
OneDrive settings.
Figure 178. OneDrive settings window
For more information about how OneDrive creates virtual files, see Save disk space with OneDrive Files On-Demand for
Windows 10.
Why are there multiple OneDrive accounts on my PC?
OneDrive allows you add one or more accounts to a single PC. However, you can only have one personal OneDrive account and
multiple schools or work accounts.
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Migration of OneDrive files