OneDrive is a great tool for everyday home users, but it is not designed for realtime court reporting. Even when you are not actively saving files to it, OneDrive runs in the background and constantly watches your folders for changes.

For realtime reporters, this background activity can create hesitation, lag, and reduced accuracy in CAT software and speech engines.

What OneDrive Does in the Background

When the laptop is connected to the internet, OneDrive:

• Scans your folders for changes
• Uploads new files and metadata
• Downloads updates from the cloud
• Rebuilds its internal sync database

All of this uses CPU, RAM, and disk activity. These are the same resources your realtime software needs to stay fast and accurate.

Why This Matters for Court Reporters

Realtime writing requires a laptop that responds instantly. Even small delays caused by background sync can lead to:

• Dropped words
• Slower Dragon or Speechmatics response
• Lag in Eclipse or Case CATalyst
• Audio sync issues

Removing OneDrive ensures your laptop stays focused on one job: delivering the fastest, most stable realtime possible.

What We Recommend Instead

You can still back up your work safely using:

• A USB flash drive
• An external hard drive
• A local folder you copy manually

These methods are faster, safer, and do not interfere with realtime performance.

Bottom line: OneDrive is removed to protect your speed, accuracy, and stability.