
When an app tries to open an “online” file, OneDrive app shows a message displaying: what’s being downloaded, which app is requesting the download, and options to dismiss the message, cancel the download, or block the app from downloading. In addition, Microsoft wants to make sure that the user is in control of all file downloads from the OneDrive cloud. When you access the “online” file manually or when an app accesses it, the file is downloaded on demand. These files are actually cloud-only files that appear in the File Explorer but actually aren’t on the machine, When a user opens the file it. Hi - In the last week or so we have noticed that Webroot has started downloading files we have in SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business to scan them. However, I’m making this article still available for informational purposes. Webroot downloading OneDrive Files on Demand. Important Update: The “block” feature of OneDrive seems to be broken in the recent versions! OneDrive Personal is no longer blocking apps from downloading files with Files on Demand. Automatic file downloads: Block or Unblock Apps Onedrive online file: “dir” command shows the file size within brackets. This changes the file status icon to blue cloud.


Hint: To make a file available only online, open the OneDrive folder, right-click on the file and click Free up space option. These files appear like normal files and File Explorer shows the full file size although they’re 0-byte files. Click the Download button below the OneDrive for Business option: You will see the Meet the OneDrive for Business Next Generation Sync Client page.
