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Storing files locally on your personal device is quick and easy but can cause problems if | |||
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Storing files locally on your personal device is quick and easy but can cause problems if you damage or lose access to it. Google provides a tool that allows you to sync local folders to your Andrew Account's Google Drive. Follow the steps below to backup local folders on your PC using Google Drive. | |||
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# Click "Preferences" in the drop down menu. | # Click "Preferences" in the drop down menu. | ||
# In the new window, click "Add folder". | # In the new window, click "Add folder". | ||
# A Finder (Mac) or File Explorer (Windows) will appear. Select the folder you wish to back up to Google Drive. | # A Finder (Mac) or File Explorer (Windows) window will appear. Select the folder you wish to back up to Google Drive. | ||
# All synced folders will appear in your Google Drive "My Drive" section. | |||
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Latest revision as of 02:35, 30 June 2026
Storing files locally on your personal device is quick and easy but can cause problems if you damage or lose access to it. Google provides a tool that allows you to sync local folders to your Andrew Account's Google Drive. Follow the steps below to backup local folders on your PC using Google Drive.
Google provide instructions...
MACOS Install
Windows Install
Once you have the Google Drive application installed, you can manage synced local folders.
- Open the Google Drive Application.
- Click the settings gear icon at the top right.
- Click "Preferences" in the drop down menu.
- In the new window, click "Add folder".
- A Finder (Mac) or File Explorer (Windows) window will appear. Select the folder you wish to back up to Google Drive.
- All synced folders will appear in your Google Drive "My Drive" section.
