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OneDrive and Windows File Explorer
Have a OneDrive structure with several levels of folders. There are several differant company names with the same file structure under each of them. I am sharing just certain folders with an individu...
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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Hope this will help you.