Need more storage

Mike Curtin 0 Reputation points
2026-11-10T16:51:12.4433333+00:00

how do i buy more storage for my new Samsung Galaxy computer

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
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  1. AI answer

    2026-11-10T16:52:11.79+00:00

    Buy a Microsoft 365 subscription while signed in with the same personal Microsoft account used by OneDrive on your Samsung computer.

    Purchase more OneDrive storage

    1. Open the Microsoft cloud storage page.
    2. Select Sign in.
    3. Sign in with the Microsoft account connected to OneDrive on the computer.
      • To identify it, select the OneDrive cloud icon on the Windows taskbar, then Help & Settings → Settings → Account.
    4. In the Microsoft storage section, review your current usage and select Buy now.
    5. Choose a subscription and complete the purchase. Microsoft documents this account-dashboard purchase process here: ^1^

    Typical personal options include:

    • Free: 5 GB
    • Microsoft 365 Basic: 100 GB for one person
    • Microsoft 365 Personal: 1 TB for one person
    • Microsoft 365 Family: For new subscriptions started on or after October 8, 2026, 2 TB shared among up to six people

    Current tiers and any future changes are listed in Microsoft’s storage-quota table.^2^ Microsoft 365 Basic is usually the simplest choice when only 100 GB is needed; it does not include the full desktop Office applications.[^3^](https://support.microsoft.com/accounts-billing/subscriptions/[Subscription ID] "Frequently asked questions about Microsoft 365 Basic | Microsoft Support")

    The new quota can take up to 24 hours to appear. If it has not updated after 48 hours, contact Microsoft Support using the link in the storage-quota page.^2^

    This purchase increases OneDrive cloud storage, not the physical storage drive inside the Samsung computer.

    References

    1. What is Microsoft cloud storage?
    2. Microsoft storage quotas | Microsoft Support
    3. [Frequently asked questions about Microsoft 365 Basic | Microsoft Support](https://support.microsoft.com/accounts-billing/subscriptions/[Subscription ID])
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  2. David-M 128.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-11-10T17:28:18.0366667+00:00

    Hi. I'm David, and I'm happy to help you.

    If you would like to increase your computer's internal storage, please let me know the exact model of your Samsung Galaxy so I can check the best options for you.

    If you prefer, you can share a screenshot of your system information.

    • Press "Windows + R", type msinfo32 and press Enter.

    Maximize the window and use the shortcut "Windows + Shift + S" to use the screenshot tool.

    Looking forward to your reply.

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  3. Craig Long 19,015 Reputation points
    2026-11-10T21:37:16.2233333+00:00

    If you purchase a Microsoft 365 plan, you can move your files to the cloud and access them using Files On-Demand.

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/onedrive/onedrive-plans-and-pricing

    When you open a cloud-only file, it downloads to your computer and becomes locally available.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzIA9uykIhE&t=43s

    With Storage Sense enabled, the file can automatically return to being cloud-only.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKbOxn4E0A

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