OneDrive and Windows File Explorer

The behavior of OneDrive's shared folders in Windows File Explorer vs. macOS Finder is different.

Here are some possible solution proposals: 

1. Use Shortcuts in OneDrive (Recommended)

• In OneDrive Online (Web), go to the shared folder.
• Click "Add shortcut to My Files" (or "Add shortcut to OneDrive").
• This will create a shortcut in your OneDrive root, which then syncs to Windows File Explorer.
• This way, the folder appears within your OneDrive structure.

Note: This method does not reveal the parent folders, but it makes navigation easier.

 2. Manually Create a Mirror Folder Structure (Workaround)

If you want to see the company name and full folder hierarchy in Windows File Explorer:

• Manually create the same folder structure inside your OneDrive.
• Move the shared folder into this structure.
• Reshare it from there.

Drawback: This requires manual work and maintaining two folder structures.

 3. Access via OneDrive Web for Full Path Visibility

• Unlike File Explorer, OneDrive's web interface (onedrive.com) does show the full path of shared folders.
• This can be helpful if the individual needs to reference the company name.

 4. Use a Mac or a Virtual Machine

• If the individual primarily works on Windows but has access to a Mac, they can navigate the shared folders properly in Finder.
• Alternatively, they can use a macOS virtual machine.

The text and steps were edited with the help of AI.

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