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JayFMSTechComm
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Aug 05, 2019

Backup for OneNote App for Windows 10

We really need a backup feature in OneNote App for Windows 10, similar to the one found in OneNote for Office 2016, including number of backups to keep, where to keep them, and how frequently to chec...
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JayFMSTechComm's avatar
JayFMSTechComm
Iron Contributor
Aug 05, 2019

JayFMSTechComm 

P.S.  

There are several uservoice entries asking to add backups to the OneNote App for Windows 10. I posted a comment to the forum moderator to consolidate these so the votes are added up cumulatively, and so the developers have a consolidated view of all of our requirements.

 

If you want MSFT to add a backup feature to OneNote App for Windows 10, please add your voice to https://onenote.uservoice.com/forums/327186-onenote-for-windows/suggestions/34349206-backup-option-for-win10-uwp-app#comments

 

  • Pradeep_kumar1's avatar
    Pradeep_kumar1
    Copper Contributor
    Dec 04, 2020
    I am unable to back up, every time showing an error in sync
  • HidMov's avatar
    HidMov
    Iron Contributor
    Aug 05, 2019

    Hi JayFMSTechComm 

     

    As a very rough workaround, it is possible to copy a OneNote notebook in OneDrive and store the copy untouched as a point-in-time referral to go back to.

     

    I've not come across any issues where I haven't been able to find something I've accidentally overwritten/deleted using versioning or the recycle bin, but I agree that it would be good to have additional safeguards. Also interesting to note the O365 backup provider we use can't backup OneNote files because (they say) of limitations of the API.

     

    I've had a look but I can't find the retention/versioning details on exactly how long changes/recycle bin items in OneNote are kept which would probably ease my mind a bit over not losing data.

    • JayFMSTechComm's avatar
      JayFMSTechComm
      Iron Contributor
      Aug 06, 2019

      Hi HidMov ,

       

      Thanks for posting.

       

      Are you using OneDrive Consumer, that comes with Office 365 Home or Office 365 Personal, or OneDrive for Business, that comes with Office 365 for Business, SharePoint, Admin Center, etc.

       

      There seem to be some capabilities with OneNote Notebooks in the Cloud in OneDrive Consumer (ODC), which don't exist in OneDrive for Business (ODFB).  For example, you can export a notebook in ODC but not ODFB.  Also, you can copy a cloud based notebook file in ODC but not ODFB.

       

      If you're using ODFB, when you have time, please post back and let me know how you copy cloud based notebooks.

       

      Thanks very much for your help.

      • JonathanKine's avatar
        JonathanKine
        Copper Contributor
        May 21, 2020

        Where are the data files for OneNote 10 stored in ONE Drive when the SYNC> They appear hidden . Any way to make them visible?

        Thanks

         

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