iCloud for Windows sync
If I add or modify a file in my iCloud Drive, I don't see that it instantly recognizes the change, but every hour only.
Why ?
Thank you.
Windows, Windows 10
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Neil22R
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Hi nunzio61,
Check out the guidance below if iCloud is not working as expected:
"How to tell if your security software might be causing an issue
Security software created by companies other than Apple can prevent iCloud for Windows or iTunes from connecting to Apple servers or to devices. Sometimes, you might see a numeric error message when you sync, update, back up, or restore your device.
If your security software is causing an issue with iCloud for Windows
- You can't sign in with your Apple ID.
- You see "Verification Failed: An unknown error occurred" or "An error occurred during authentication. Please try again."
- You see "Your setup couldn't start because your username or password is incorrect" or "Your setup couldn't be started because the iCloud server stopped responding."
- iCloud services won't update.
Things to check first
Before you change your security software's setup:
- Make sure that the date, time, and time zone are set correctly on your computer. Learn how to update these settings on a Mac or on a PC.
- Log in to an administrative user account, not a guest account. Learn how to do this on a PC.
- Update to the latest version of iCloud for Windows or update to the latest version of iTunes.
- Make sure that you have the latest software on your Mac or on your PC.
- Make sure that you set up Windows Hello. Learn how to set it up.
- Make sure that you only have one type of security software installed. If you have more than one type of security software installed, you might experience performance issues.
Test your connectivity
- Check your hosts file to make sure that it's not blocking iTunes from communicating with Apple's servers.
- If you’re having issues using AirPlay, Home Sharing, iTunes, or Remote, test the connectivity between the computers or devices in your house. They should be connected to the same network and subnet in order to function properly.
"
Cheers.