By default, the OneDrive sync app installs per user, meaning OneDrive.exe needs to be installed for each user account on the PC under the %localappdata% folder. With the new per-machine installation option, you can install OneDrive under the 'Program Files (x86)' or 'Program Files' directory (depending on the OS architecture), meaning all profiles on the computer will use the same OneDrive.exe binary. Other than where the sync app is installed, the behavior is the same.
The OneDrive mobile app for iOS now stores and plays back Live Photos, bringing your memories to life. 1,415 Sync Up – a OneDrive podcast: Episode 16, “2020 Recap and 2021 Anticipation”. The benefit that you have over the general public is that once you download the apps, you can connect them with your Lesley account. This gives you the ability to sync and seamlessly access your content across all of your devices. Open the App Store app on your iPad; Search for your desired app (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive, OneNote, etc.). Once you’re signed in, the OneDrive Free Client will download and set up all of your OneDrive files in /OneDrive. Just sit back and wait for it to finish. To sync changes, place your files in the OneDrive directory and run: onedrive -synchronize. For more information on the app, run: onedrive -help. Bash OneDrive Upload. Once you download and install OneDrive from the Windows Store, sign-in to the app with your Microsoft account, and wait for your OneDrive files to populate. Once that’s done you are ready to. The app also is available in app store. Could you uninstall the existing one then install the latest version of the OneDrive app from app store then check the outcome? Could you uninstall the existing one then install the latest version of the OneDrive app from app store then check the outcome?
The new per-machine sync app provides:
- Automatic transitioning from the previous OneDrive for Business sync app (Groove.exe)
- Automatic conversion from per-user to per-machine
- Automatic updates when a new version is available
The per-machine sync app supports syncing OneDrive and SharePoint files in Microsoft 365 and in SharePoint Server 2019.
Requirements
- All Windows versions supported by the sync app. Learn more
- Sync app builds 19.174.0902.0013 or later. For info about which sync app build is available in each ring, see New OneDrive sync app release notes.
- To apply sync app updates, computers in your organization must allow the following URLs: 'oneclient.sfx.ms' and 'g.live.com.' Make sure you don't block these URLs. They are also used to enable and disable features and apply bug fixes. More info about the URLs and IP address ranges used in Microsoft 365.
Deployment instructions
- Download OneDriveSetup.exe.
- Run 'OneDriveSetup.exe /allusers' from a command prompt window (will result in a UAC prompt) or by using Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager. This will install the sync app under the 'Program Files (x86)Microsoft OneDrive' directory.When setup completes, OneDrive will start. If accounts were added on the computer, they'll be migrated automatically.
FAQ
Do I need to move to the per-machine sync app?The per-machine sync app is helpful especially for multi-user computers and when you don't want exe files running from the user profile. Gradually, it is recommended that more and more customers switch to per-machine installation.
With per-machine installation, will a single OneDrive.exe process be shared by all users on the computer?No, although a single version of OneDrive.exe is installed, a new process is created for every OneDrive account syncing on the computer.
Will the same update rings apply to per-machine?If you selected the Insiders ring (via the Windows Insider program or Office Insider programs) or are in the default Production ring, you are in the same ring as before.
In the past, you may have used a user group policy (under HKCU) to select the Deferred ring (Receive OneDrive sync app updates on the Deferred ring). This group policy won't work with the per-machine install. To select the ring, use the computer group policy (under HKLM) instead (Set the sync app update ring).
Does the per-machine sync app follow the same update process/cadence as the per-user sync app?Yes, the per-machine sync app will auto-update on the same cadence as the per-user sync app and the same rings are supported (see question above). The release notes are the same. More info about the sync app update process
The sync app is an extension of the service and a thin client. So auto-updating to the latest version is critical to maintaining a high-quality sync experience. As a result, we recommend that you keep your users in the default Production ring and rely on auto-update to take care of updating to the latest version.
If your organization requires you to deploy updates manually through Configuration Manager, we recommend that you select the Deferred ring, and deploy the upcoming builds before auto-update takes effect as described here.
Do automatic updates of the per-machine sync app require user intervention?User intervention is not required for the per-machine sync app to update itself. Elevation is required when you first set it up. During setup, we install a scheduled task and a Windows service, which are used to perform the updates silently without user intervention since they run in elevated mode.
How do I revert back to the per-user sync app if necessary?We don't support automated migration from per-machine to per-user. To revert back after installing per-machine, uninstall the sync app and install the latest released version without the '/allusers' parameter.
How can I detect if I have a per-machine installation through Configuration Manager?
You can use the following registry detection rule:
Field | Value |
---|---|
Hive | HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE |
Key | SOFTWAREMicrosoftOneDrive |
Value | Version |
32bit on 64bit | TRUE |
Type | REG_SZ |
Value | 19.043.0304.0007 |
This article tells you how to install Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise, OneDrive, and other common applications on a master virtual hard disk (VHD) image for upload to Azure. If your users need to access certain line of business (LOB) applications, we recommend you install them after completing the instructions in this article.
This article assumes you've already created a virtual machine (VM). If not, see Prepare and customize a master VHD image
This article also assumes you have elevated access on the VM, whether it's provisioned in Azure or Hyper-V Manager. If not, see Elevate access to manage all Azure subscription and management groups.
Note
These instructions are for a Windows Virtual Desktop-specific configuration that can be used with your organization's existing processes.
Install Onedrive App For Mac
Install Office in shared computer activation mode
Shared computer activation lets you to deploy Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise to a computer in your organization that is accessed by multiple users. For more information about shared computer activation, see Overview of shared computer activation for Microsoft 365 Apps.
Use the Office Deployment Tool to install Office. Windows 10 Enterprise multi-session only supports the following versions of Office:
- Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise
- Microsoft 365 Apps for business that comes with a Microsoft 365 Business Premium subscription
The Office Deployment Tool requires a configuration XML file. To customize the following sample, see the Configuration Options for the Office Deployment Tool.
This sample configuration XML we've provided will do the following things:
Install Onedrive On Macbook Pro
- Install Office from the Monthly Enterprise Channel and deliver updates from the Monthly Enterprise Channel.
- Use the x64 architecture.
- Disable automatic updates.
- Remove any existing installations of Office and migrate their settings.
- Enable shared computer activation.
Note
Visio's stencil search feature may not work as expected in Windows Virtual Desktop.
Here's what this sample configuration XML won't do:
- Install Skype for Business
- Install OneDrive in per-user mode. To learn more, see Install OneDrive in per-machine mode.
Note
Shared Computer Activation can be set up through Group Policy Objects (GPOs) or registry settings. The GPO is located at Computer ConfigurationPoliciesAdministrative TemplatesMicrosoft Office 2016 (Machine)Licensing Settings
The Office Deployment Tool contains setup.exe. To install Office, run the following command in a command line:
Sample configuration.xml
The following XML sample will install the Monthly Enterprise Channel release.
Note
The Office team recommends using 64-bit install for the OfficeClientEdition parameter.
After installing Office, you can update the default Office behavior. Run the following commands individually or in a batch file to update the behavior.
Install Onedrive On A Mac
Install OneDrive in per-machine mode
OneDrive is normally installed per-user. In this environment, it should be installed per-machine.
Here's how to install OneDrive in per-machine mode:
First, create a location to stage the OneDrive installer. A local disk folder or [unc] (file://unc) location is fine.
Download OneDriveSetup.exe to your staged location with this link: https://aka.ms/OneDriveWVD-Installer
If you installed office with OneDrive by omitting <ExcludeApp />, uninstall any existing OneDrive per-user installations from an elevated command prompt by running the following command:
Run this command from an elevated command prompt to set the AllUsersInstall registry value:
Run this command to install OneDrive in per-machine mode:
Run this command to configure OneDrive to start at sign in for all users:
Enable Silently configure user account by running the following command.
Redirect and move Windows known folders to OneDrive by running the following command.
Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business
Windows Virtual Desktop doesn't support Skype for Business.
For help with installing Microsoft Teams, see Use Microsoft Teams on Windows Virtual desktop. Media optimization for Microsoft Teams on Windows Virtual Desktop is available in preview.
Next steps
Now that you've added Office to the image, you can continue to customize your master VHD image. See Prepare and customize a master VHD image.