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--- quick_guide:google_drive [2018/03/07 10:02]
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+++ quick_guide:google_drive [2018/03/07 10:23] (current)
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 :!: There are 2 utilities offered by Google.  **Backup and Sync** is the end user version and **Drive File Stream** is the Enterprise version.  They have different and over lapping capabilities.
+https://techcrunch.com/2017/09/07/google-launches-drive-file-stream-to-replace-the-google-drive-desktop-app-for-g-suite-users/
 {{:quick_guide:googledrive_sync.png?600|}}
-:!: The middle two lights (2 and 3) may be blue or green.
+===== Install/Configure Google Drive Backup and Sync to sync from Google Drive to PC =====
-:!: Light number 5 (on this model) will be on/blinking with activity when the router is connected and turned on (Ethernet link light).
-Refer to this image as a common model representative of most cable modems:
-===== Troubleshooting and Reset Procedure =====
+    * Download **Backup and Sync** here
-If you lose (Internet) connectivity:
+https://www.google.com/drive/download/backup-and-sync/
-  - Look at all your communications gear and make sure it is all turned on (check for power):
+  * Install **Backup and Sync** and sign in to your Google account
-    - Cable modem
-    - Router
-    - Ethernet switch
-  - If power is on, focus on the cable modem first:
-    - Note the status of the lights (write it down if necessary)
-    - Unplug the power from the cable modem for 15 seconds
-    - Plug the cable modem power back in and watch the progression of the lights
-      - Power light (#1) will come on and the second light (#2) will blink
-      - Second light (#2) will go solid and #3 will blink
-      - Third light (#3) will go solid and #4 will blink
-      - The fourth light will finally go solid
-  - Check that the circuit is back up (Internet access)
-    - Please note the connectivity status
-  - If connectivity is still not restored:
-    - Unplug the power to your router, then plug it back in
-    - Wait for a minute or so, then check connectivity again
-  - If connectivity is not restored after rebooting your router:
-    - Reboot your workstation PC
-    - Check connectivity again
-These procedures will restore Internet access most of the time, but they doesn't actually fix anything.
+:!: Requires Admin rights.
+ * Remove the tick from **Folders** -> **Next**
+ * Tick **Sync My Drive to this computer**
+ * Click **change** and select/create folder to sync into on your PC
+ * Tick **Sync Everything in My Drive**
-If you have a chronic issue, be sure to report the outage(s) to your service provider.

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