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Q: If I install iDrive on my windows tablet are my data files moved to iDrive thus freeing up disk space on my tablet?

If I install iDrive on my Windows tablet (Windows 10) are my data files moved to iDrive thus freeing up disk space on my tablet?

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Posted on Apr 13, 2016 6:00 AM

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Q: If I install iDrive on my windows tablet are my data files moved to iDrive thus freeing up disk space on my tablet?

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  • by alex_h1,

    alex_h1 alex_h1 Apr 14, 2016 2:29 PM in response to Getoffyourhorse
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    Apr 14, 2016 2:29 PM in response to Getoffyourhorse

    Hello Getoffyourhorse,

    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

     

    I see you're wondering about iCloud Drive, and if the files are not stored on your Windows computer.  In short, no, they are not stored only on iCloud Drive, but also in a folder on your computer:

     

    See your files with iCloud Drive

    When you turn on iCloud Drive, iCloud for Windows creates an iCloud Drive folder in File Explorer. Any documents that you've stored in iCloud will automatically download to the iCloud Drive folder in File Explorer. Files that you create on your PC and save to this folder will automatically appear on your other devices.

    You can also access your iCloud Drive files at iCloud.com.

    Set up and use iCloud for Windows

     

    Cheers.