Microsoft OneDrive Corporate Implementation

Our Microsoft OneDrive Corporate Implementation tips have been tested in real-world business environments and can be used to achieve the objectives listed below.

Microsoft OneDrive Consumer – Disconnect

At this point, we’re assuming OneDrive (Consumer) and OneDrive for Business are both configured on a business workstation. This produces two icons in Windows File Explorer. OneDrive (Consumer) will be listed as “OneDrive” and OneDrive for Business will be listed as “OneDrive – [company name]

OneDrive (Consumer) – Using the OneDrive icon (White Cloud) in the notification area – Uncheck “Start OneDrive automatically” and unlink OneDrive
Reboot
Stop OneDrive (32-bit) within Windows Task Manager
OneDrive (Consumer) – Rename the OneDrive folder on the workstation (c:users%username%OneDrive) to “OneDrive Consumer – Backup”, to act as a backup
OneDrive (Consumer) – Hide the OneDrive icon from Windows File Explorer: regedit > HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTCLSID{018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6} > System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree > set value to 0

[Note: If hard drive space is a concern, replace step #4, opting instead to delete the folder and then selectively sync your data using steps within this post. Before deleting any files, ensure that they have been successfully synced to the cloud or they have been backed up elsewhere. ]

Microsoft OneDrive for Business – Install and Configure Next Gen Sync Client

Install the latest Microsoft Office updates
Download and install the OneDrive for Business Next Gen Sync Client
Perform a Windows Search for “OneDrive” and launch OneDrive Desktop App
Enter a work email address
Sign in with the work account and finalize set up
Locate the Next Gen OneDrive Client icon in the notification area [Note: The correct icon will be labeled “OneDrive – [company name]”]
Right-click on the icon, select Settings, and select Choose Folders
Check only the folders that absolutely need to be synced to the local hard drive

At this point, the OneDrive for Business Next Gen Sync Client takes over the syncing duties of the older OneDrive for Business (Groove.exe) client. OneDrive for Business can be removed from the workstation or can continue to be used for syncing SharePoint sites.

Microsoft OneDrive for Business – Mapped Drives

Configure Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer > Trusted Sites:

https://*.lync.com
https://*.sharepoint.com
https://*.microsoftonline.com
https://*.outlook.com

2. Internet Explorer > Compatibility View settings > Uncheck Display Intranet sites in Compatibility View

3. Internet Explorer > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings > Uncheck Automatically detect settings

OneDrive for Business – “Activate” and Obtain Document Library URL

Browse to the Office 365 portal
Enter your credentials and check Keep me signed in
Under the app tiles, click on OneDrive
Click on the settings icon on the Office 365 toolbar
Click Show Ribbon
Click Library > Open with Explorer

OneDrive for Business – Map Network Drive

On a workstation, initiate the desired Map Network Drive process
Enter the path to the document library (ex. [email protected]__comDocuments)
Rename the newly created drive mapping to something more friendly

OneDrive for Business – Reconnect Failed Mapped Drive

Browse to the Office 365 portal
Enter your credentials and check Keep me signed in
Under the app tiles, click on OneDrive
Click on the settings icon on the Office 365 toolbar
Click Show Ribbon
Click Library > Open with Explorer

Microsoft OneDrive for Business – Next Gen Sync Client Troubleshooting

Fix sync errors that arise from password changes

Open the Credential Manager Control Panel > User Accounts > Credential Manager
Select ‘Windows Credentials’
Look in the ‘Generic Credentials’ for anything related to MicrosoftOffice15. ODBF resides in the ‘15’ group, anything in the ‘16’ group will tend to be MS Office App related.
Expand the MicrosoftOffice15 items one by one and look for one that holds the users O365 username (possibly like [email protected])
Click edit on this item
Set the password to the same as the new O365 password.
Stop the sync engine by right click on the blue cloud in the systray and selecting ‘Exit’.
Wait a few moments for ODFB to start again (if it doesn’t, restart the device).
Right-click the blue cloud icon again and select sync now. The sync should now work.