How to use OneDrive without logging on 10 with MS Account

HippsieGypsie said:

Partially agree in that one may have trouble with enough storage space on a smaller device such as phone, but what if one doesn't have either carrier or WiFi access to be able to work on a file? I realize this would be a rare instance, but it could happen. Let's say I'm meeting with someone to close an important business deal and I need access to a file to show?

OK, that's true. Thinking of western world, there are not many places where you do not get a carrier signal but you are of course right.

HippsieGypsie said:

That is weird. I only have WP8 version of Office on mine. Of course the OneDrive app also.

I kind of like it, I still use SkyDrive on my phones :).

Kari is very fast. If you ever get into an argu discussion with him, don't even think about editing your replies because he will have already responded.

So Kari, after enabling Offline files per your suggestion my Windows 10 OneDrive app now says it is Downloading 50%. But the OneDrive folder was already full with correct size on disk without needing to download anything from OneDrive. Is this because it was set up to use from WIndows 7 OneDrive desktop app which always saves a hard copy? I wonder why 10 didn't virtualize those files then?

gregrocker said:

Kari is very fast. If you ever get into an argu discussion with him, don't even think about editing your replies because he will have already responded.

A simple explanation: I'm divorced and retired, too ugly to find a new woman, no interest in finding a new man, too lazy to work, nothing else to do :).

gregrocker said:

So Kari, after enabling Offline files per your suggestion my Windows 10 OneDrive app now says it is Downloading 50%. But the OneDrive folder was already full with correct size on disk without needing to download anything from OneDrive. Is this because it was set up to use from WIndows 7 OneDrive desktop app which always saves a hard copy? I wonder why 10 didn't virtualize those files then?

I do not know that but I suspect you are right: if you share the same OneDrive folder that is IMO the reason.

@xbliss, you are posting in a thread that has not had any activity for 5 years. You would be better off to ask your question in a new thread and if this one is relevant, include a link to it in the new thread. You'll get more visibility that way.