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Google Drive

Google Drive Backup & Sync

:!: 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/

Install/Configure Google Drive Backup and Sync to sync from Google Drive to PC

  • Download Backup and Sync here

https://www.google.com/drive/download/backup-and-sync/

  • Install Backup and Sync and sign in to your Google account

:!: 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**
quick_guide/google_drive.1520443274.txt.gz · Last modified: 2018/03/07 10:21 by jcooper