Guidance on Using OneDrive with LXEdge

Question Last Updated on: 8/12/2026

LXEdge works with OneDrive and automatically detects the My LXEdge folder when it is stored in Documents or another folder backed up by the OneDrive "Back up important PC folders to OneDrive" feature.

Important: You do not need to change any LXEdge settings. If the My LXEdge folder is stored in OneDrive, make sure the "Always keep on this device" setting is enabled for the folder.

Additionally, do not use the software on multiple computers at the same time with the same data folder synced through OneDrive. This configuration is not supported.

Determine if My LXEdge Is Stored in OneDrive

If you are unsure whether your My LXEdge folder is stored in OneDrive, check it in File Explorer:

1. Open a Windows File Explorer window.
2. Navigate to your Documents folder or the location containing the My LXEdge folder.
3. Review the Status column next to the folder.

If you see a blue cloud icon or green checkmark icon in the Status column next to My LXEdge, the folder is stored in OneDrive.

Keep the My LXEdge Folder on the Device

Use the "Always keep on this device" setting to prevent OneDrive from making files in the My LXEdge folder online-only.

1. Open a Windows File Explorer window.
2. Navigate to your My LXEdge folder.
3. Right-click the My LXEdge folder.
4. In the menu, find the "Always keep on this device" setting. If it has a checkmark, it is already enabled. If not, select it.

The "Always keep on this device" setting prevents OneDrive from making files in the My LXEdge folder online-only. Without this setting, OneDrive may make files online-only to free up space on the computer. An online-only file remains in OneDrive but is not downloaded to the computer. When LXEdge needs an online-only file, OneDrive must download it before LXEdge can continue. LXEdge may appear frozen or unresponsive while the file is downloading.

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