The following are known issues in this release: 100x).Īutomatically transition from the previous OneDrive for Business sync client (Groove.exe) to the new OneDrive sync client (OneDrive.exe). Navigate to a SharePoint Online site, a folder, or a shared folder, and click Sync to sync files to the computer.Ĭhange the folders that you’re syncing directly in the sync client.Įdit files with other people at the same time with Office 2016 (requires click-to-run build. The latest release of the new OneDrive sync client lets you: I am pleased to report that SharePont Team Site sync is now released as of January 23, 2017. Synching SharePoint Team Sites was only in preview. In the initial release, it had the ability to sync OneDrive files. They released a new OneDrive for Business sync client (onedrive.exe). The good news is that Microsoft has heard the feedback.
This technology is old and needs to be updated and improved. The current OneDrive sync client is based on a technology acquired from Groove Networks which Microsoft purchased in 2005. To say that the OneDrive sync client is fragile is being kind. I know many customers who have dealth with sync issues which can be very frustrating. For those of you who have used the OneDrive for Business sync client previously, I am sure you have experienced a sync issue at some point.