Don't Lose Locally Saved Files - Use Known Folder Move

Known Folder Move (KFM) automatically backs up files you save to the Windows Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders to your UWSP OneDrive making files saved to these local folders available when you sign in to other computers and through your Office 365 online portal. 

If you save your work to these folders but have not enabled KFM, your files will not be backed up to your OneDrive and will not be available when you sign into other UWSP computers or your Office 365 online portal. To retrieve the files, you will need to return to the computer where they were saved, then sign in and move the files to your OneDrive.

Enabling KFM is easy, You should enable KFM the first time you sign into a different UWSP Windows computer (incl. remote lab computers) to protect your locally saved files.

Enable KFM

Enable KFM On Each Device When You First Sign In

1. Sign into a UWSP Windows PC.

A minute or two after your sign in, a Back up folders on this PC box opens.

2. Accept the default settings and click Save changes.

If you did not receive or simply closed this box after you signed in you can Check if KFM is Enabled and Enable it if Needed.

3. Close the OneDrive is backing up your files box that opens.

Check if KFM is Enabled and Enable if Needed

1. At the bottom-right of the Windows screen, click the OneDrive icon.
2. In the OneDrive - UWSP pane that opens, click the Help & Settings gear icon at the top-right corner.
3. Select Settings.

4. At the right under Sync and backup click Manage backup.

On the Back up folders on this PC box that opens,

4. Turn KFM on (if needed) for the Documents, Pictures, and Desktop folders by moving their slider buttons to the right.
5. At the bottom right click Save Changes.

Contact the IT Service Desk for additional help!