Windows 11: Accessing Your Data on a Windows 10 Lab Computer After Moving to Windows 11

Overview

When you switch to Windows 11, your Private-Drive data is moved to OneDrive. This means that if you use a Windows 10 lab or classroom computer, you won’t see your Private-Drive like before. Instead, you need to log into OneDrive to get your files.

Steps to Access Your Files

1. Open a Web Browser

   • On the Windows 10 lab computer, open Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Firefox.

2. Go to Office 365

   • Navigate to office.com.

3. Log Into Your Account

   • Click Sign in (top right corner).
   • Enter your university email and password.
   • Complete multi-factor authentication.

4. Find Your OneDrive Files

   • After logging in, click the OneDrive icon in the Office 365 dashboard.
   • This is where your Private-Drive files are now stored.
     

5. Open or Save Your Files

   • You can open, edit, and save your files in OneDrive.
   • If needed, you can download a file to the Windows 10 lab computer, but be sure to upload changes back to OneDrive before logging out.

Important Reminders

• Your files are no longer synced to your Private-Drive—you must use OneDrive.
• Always sign out when you're done to keep your files safe.
• If you encounter issues accessing OneDrive, check that you are logged into your university Microsoft 365 account.

For help, contact the IT Service Desk at 616-331-2101 or it@gvsu.edu.