Moreover, for the synchronization, one can choose to sync everything or select the specific folder of the drive for only partially synchronization with the computer.įurthermore, by default the GoogleDrive sync folder will be under the current user directory of Windows or macOS if necessary, change the path of the Drive folder on your hard drive by clicking on Change option given in front of “ Folder Location“. In case you just want to backup computer folders and files to the cloud and don’t want to sync anything from the cloud on PC, simply uncheck this option. Now, from here we can activate the sync feature of this software, for that check the box next to “ Sync My Drive to this computer“.

Set up the Google Drive folder you want to sync on PC:.

After that click on the Next and then Got it button. Optionally, you can also activate the Google Photos feature this will not impact on backup, however, uploaded media files can be accessed through the Google Photos web interface/app on both desktop and smartphone.

Select Upload photos and videos to Google Photos.

The upload in original size will be charged against your storage volume. If you choose to compress, Google will provide you with unlimited free storage. In addition to that, a user can choose photos and videos that will upload to Google cloud should be in their original quality or with a slight compression. This option is not for cross-device synchronization, which is the core feature of cloud storage, but pure data backup.Īlthough by default Desktop, Documents and Pictures folders are selected to back up, you can decide if you want to use any custom folder by clicking on Choose Folder option.

Select folder to back up to Google Cloud DriveĪt this step Google backup and sync software will ask to set the folders which you want to sync on your computer to the cloud, creating a backup of related content.

If you are using the G-Drive first time then it’s perfectly fine otherwise use the account whose cloud data you want to sync on your PC. Use your Google Account to login into this cloud drive for back and sync. After that to start the process click on the ” Get started” button.

Once you have downloaded the setup, double click on that to open the installation wizard.

Start the installation wizard of Google Drive software setup:.

The first thing we need to set up Google Drive on Computer is its setup file.

Download Google Drive client software on Windows and macOS:.

Here’s how to install the Google Drive app on Windows 10/8/7 and macOS computers. Google Drive back and sync software allow us to sync data between all your computers and mobile devices via Google Cloud drive.

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