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Prevent shared files from being downloaded

I think it would be great if there was some setting to turn download's of a shared file or folder ON\OFF... what I mean is suppose I want to share a File\Folder with someone, I would only want them to be able to view\edit it online and not be able to download it onto their computer.. to take this idea further, it could also be helpful if you could prevent copying content from shared files... the download permission could probably be visible once a user decides to share a particular file with someone

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elwin shared this idea  ·   ·  Flag idea as inappropriate…  ·  Admin →
boom! it's done  ·  AdminRandy Wong (OneDrive Program Manager, Microsoft) responded  · 

Earlier this year, across the various options of sharing links, we introduced the capability of “block download” enabling you to keep your content in the cloud by not allowing users to download Office files. This capability helps you avoid out of date copies and maintain access control. Today, we are glad to announce that shortly, you will be able to apply the same functionality to images, 3D, PDF files and more.

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/Microsoft-OneDrive-Blog/Celebrating-top-OneDrive-moments-at-Ignite-2019/ba-p/963182

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  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    I agree with other users below. There's a world of difference between allowing shared access and downloading. Lack of a block downloading discourages use.

  • VAP commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    No doubt, it'd be an excellent addition. Great suggestion.

  • Keisha McKenzie commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    How is this not yet done? It is now November 14, 2015 and persons are still able to download what I shared with them! Not good!!

  • James commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    agree, This feature is needed for business. It would/could prevent employees down load data with PHI/PII content to there personal computer or a kiosks.

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    I stopped using OneDrive when I realized that my photos could be downloaded. Very misleading.

  • Parkersspace commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    I was trying set my files to view only not be downloadable as I a photographer/write and I didn't want to give the people the files to download for free but allow them to view what I will be using. not possible?

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    How about the opposite? I want to allow someone to download my photos but not to edit my OneDrive originals. Is that possible? View only doesn't seem to allow downloads.

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    It certainly cannot be construed as secure or view only when you can download the file edit it and then share it with any one you want - when you have set the file permissions for view only. Does not compute.

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