Installing the SkyDrive Desktop App
If you prefer working in the Desktop, you can download the SkyDrive Desktop app. This will add a SkyDrive folder to your File Explorer. When you move files into this folder, they will automatically be uploaded to SkyDrive, and you can access them anywhere you go. You'll even be able to access any files stored on your computer remotely, even if you haven't uploaded the files to SkyDrive.
To Install the SkyDrive Desktop App:
Navigate to the Download SkyDrive page. Locate and select Download SkyDrive for Windows.
Once the file is downloaded, click Run to open the SkyDrive Installer.
The SkyDrive Installer will open. Click Get Started to continue.
The SkyDrive Folder window will appear, which explains how the SkyDrive folder works with your computer. Click Next to continue.
Click Done to complete the installation. If you want to be able to access files on this computer remotely, leave the checkbox checked.
The SkyDrive Desktop app is now installed on your computer. A SkyDrive folder will be added to your File Explorer, and any files you add to this folder will be uploaded to your SkyDrive.
If you prefer working in the Desktop, you can download the SkyDrive Desktop app. This will add a SkyDrive folder to your File Explorer. When you move files into this folder, they will automatically be uploaded to SkyDrive, and you can access them anywhere you go. You'll even be able to access any files stored on your computer remotely, even if you haven't uploaded the files to SkyDrive.
To Install the SkyDrive Desktop App:
Navigate to the Download SkyDrive page. Locate and select Download SkyDrive for Windows.
Once the file is downloaded, click Run to open the SkyDrive Installer.
The SkyDrive Installer will open. Click Get Started to continue.
The SkyDrive Folder window will appear, which explains how the SkyDrive folder works with your computer. Click Next to continue.
Click Done to complete the installation. If you want to be able to access files on this computer remotely, leave the checkbox checked.
The SkyDrive Desktop app is now installed on your computer. A SkyDrive folder will be added to your File Explorer, and any files you add to this folder will be uploaded to your SkyDrive.