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How to Make OneDrive Show Up in File Explorer

OneDrive is a popular cloud storage service provided by Microsoft, allowing users to store, sync, and share files across multiple devices. However, by default, OneDrive may not be visible in the File Explorer on your Windows computer. This can be quite frustrating when you want to access your OneDrive files directly from the File Explorer. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to make OneDrive show up in File Explorer on your Windows computer.

Step 1: Check if OneDrive is installed and running

Before you proceed with making OneDrive visible in File Explorer, ensure that OneDrive is installed and running on your computer. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Click on the Start button and type “OneDrive” in the search box.
2. Select “OneDrive” from the search results to open the OneDrive application.
3. If OneDrive is not running, you will see a prompt asking you to sign in. Sign in with your Microsoft account credentials.

Step 2: Enable OneDrive integration with File Explorer

To make OneDrive visible in File Explorer, you need to enable OneDrive integration. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open the OneDrive application.
2. Click on the gear icon in the upper-right corner to open the settings menu.
3. In the settings menu, go to “Settings” > “OneDrive” > “Files on this PC.”
4. In the “Files on this PC” section, you will see a list of folders that are synced with OneDrive. Make sure that the folder you want to be visible in File Explorer is checked.
5. Click “OK” to save the changes.

Step 3: Add OneDrive to File Explorer

After enabling OneDrive integration, you need to add OneDrive to File Explorer. Here’s how to do it:

1. Right-click on the Start button and select “File Explorer” from the context menu.
2. In the File Explorer window, click on the “View” tab at the top.
3. In the “Show/Hide” group, check the “OneDrive” option to make OneDrive visible in the left-hand navigation pane.
4. Close the File Explorer window.

Step 4: Verify OneDrive visibility in File Explorer

Now that you have enabled OneDrive integration and added it to File Explorer, you should be able to see OneDrive in the left-hand navigation pane. To verify:

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Look for the “OneDrive” folder in the left-hand navigation pane. If you see it, you have successfully made OneDrive show up in File Explorer.

By following these steps, you can easily make OneDrive visible in File Explorer on your Windows computer, allowing you to access and manage your OneDrive files more conveniently.