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Syntax for Onedrive.admx edits - DefaultRootDir
MicrosoftHi Paul,
With the latest versions of OneDrive (0815 and beyond), we'll no longer require direct modifications to the file to enable tenant default directory settings. Admins will be able to add these settings directly in Group Policy Editor. Furthermore, ADM packages will ship with the OneDrive client installation (%localappdata%/Microsoft/OneDrive/<build version>/adm) to ensure client version to ADM package mapping.
Let me know if you're able to try out the new ADM package and if it works for your scenarios. Currently, 0830 version has shipped to production customers which has these changes. We're working on updating our public documentation this week.
Thanks,
Ronak
That sounds like good news!
I have a question regarding the client download available on this page: https://support.office.com/en-gb/article/New-OneDrive-sync-client-release-notes-845dcf18-f921-435e-bf28-4e24b95e5fc0
I was wondering why the download link takes you to the client version 17.3.6943.0625, when according to the table on the same page it doesn't coincide with the Windows Insider, Production or Enteprise rings? It's somewhere between Production and Enterprise as far as I can tell (sorry, I'm off on a tangent here). The reason I ask is that I'd like to download it and force the deployed Office ProPlus machines to the latest version using a local file, instead of them automatically updating from the Internet as soon as an account is configured in OneDrive.
- Ronak ShahWe rely on our auto-updater to ensure users get the latest release. Given you have a need for the standalone installer with the latest version, I've sent you a direct download link as a direct message.
Thanks,
RonakThanks a lot Ronak. Is this version supported for production use?
Cheers,
John
I'm happy to test this once it's released :)
- Ronak ShahHi Adam!
You can test this today. The latest version of OneDrive has the ADM updates and any current clients will update to the latest version (unless you're on a deferred enterprise update).
Thanks,
RonakThanks for the information.
I am testing as we speak; the link downloads the onedrivesetup file, how can I access the updated GPO files?
Regards.
John
Ronak Shah Can you please have the requirement for admx edits removed from the documentation, if it's no longer needed? This requirement is mentioned in both the Onedrive GPOS documentation and the Onedrive Known Folder redirection documentation.
- Ronak Shah
Hi Steve,
Thanks for your feedback. The major change we made was to no longer require direct modifications of the ADMX file. Instead, we rely on Group Policy Editor to allow specific configurations, such as Tenant -> Default directory mapping.
I've reviewed the documentation below and none of them call out modifying the ADMX file directly. They do mention making changes in Group Policy Editor which is the new paradigm. Am I understanding your feedback accurately?Thanks,
Ronak
Ronak Shah In the first link I posted above, the first bullet point in the prerequisites reads:
"Make sure you installed the OneDrive for Business Group Policy objects on your domain, and updated the ADMX file with your tenant ID."
In the second link, under Prevent users from changing the location of their OneDrive folder:
"To use this policy, you must update the OneDrive.admx file in your Group Policy central store and add your tenant ID. "
Both of those lead me to think that I needed to edit the admx file directly, but at the same time have no instructions on what changes to make. That's how I came to find this thread.
