download icloud for windows not from microsoft store

If you use iCloud Drive for your photos or documents but are also using a Windows desktop, downloading it directly to your computer is surely a must. Although the initial setting up of iCloud for Windows may be a little tedious, having it embedded on my file explorer has been very convenient and easy to use. However, after the first few syncs, the lag time significantly decreases and is almost instantaneous, at about 10 seconds. Thereafter, you can start accessing your photos saved onto iCloud! Personal Experienceįor the first few times using iCloud on my computer, I realised a significant lag time of about 5-10 minutes for my documents and photos to sync across other devices. On your PC/Laptop, go to the iCloud for Windows application, selecting Photos will trigger the following pop up will be presented: Ensure that the toggle for iCloud Photos is ‘on’ so that your photos can be accessed by your other devices through the iCloud server. On your device, Go to Settings App > Apple ID (click your name) > iCloud > Photos > iCloud Photos. To do so, you need to first ensure that your photos are uploaded to iCloud from your devices. Only using Task Manager to End Task can Explorer be shut down. The contents of the folder are never displayed, and Explorer freezes.

With no prior issues, attempting to open (in Windows Explorer) the Downloads folder just results in 'working on it' at which point Explorer hangs. With iCloud for Windows installed, you can choose to sync photos from your devices to your Windows PC/Laptop. Windows11 Pro 圆4, 22H2, Build 22621.1265. Remember you can pin it for easier access! Syncing Photos on iCloud

Select Apply and iCloud Drive should appear on your File Explorer.

Download icloud for windows not from microsoft store