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This new tool replaces the existing Google Photos desktop uploader and Drive for Mac/PC. Backup and Sync is an app for Mac and PC that backs up files and photos safely in Google Drive and Google Photos, so they're no longer trapped on your computer and other devices. Just choose the folders you want to back up, and we'll take care of the rest. Click the Backup and Sync icon from the System Tray. Then click the three-dot menu to continue. In the pop-up menu, click Quit Backup and Sync to continue. After that, Google Backup and Sync service will be stopped.

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Google backup and sync tool
1.2 MB
56,740

Thanks to Google's obsession with killing its stuff, in 2017, Google retired the original Drive app for Windows and Mac computers and replaced it with a brand new app known as Backup and Sync (for. I'm going to preface this by saying I don't have a fix to get Google Backup and Sync to work on the new Apple M1-powered hardware.If that's what you were hoping for, you'll be disappointed (sort of). How to Sync Specific Folder on Computer With Google Drive. The first step is to download Backup and Sync tool as available on Google Drive for both Mac and Windows PC. Once 'Backup and Sync' is downloaded to your computer, launch the tool by clicking on it and it will take you to an information screen.

You probably keep your most important files and photos in different places—your computer, your phone, various SD cards, and that digital camera you use from time to time. It can be a challenge to keep all these things safe, backed up, and organized, so today we're introducing Backup and Sync. It's a simpler, speedier and more reliable way to protect the files and photos that mean the most to you. This new tool replaces the existing Google Photos desktop uploader and Drive for Mac/PC.

Backup and Sync is an app for Mac and PC that backs up files and photos safely in Google Drive and Google Photos, so they're no longer trapped on your computer and other devices. Just choose the folders you want to back up, and we'll take care of the rest. Achievement unlocked 3spiter games to play.

To download and install Backup and Sync in Windows:

  1. On your computer, click Download for PC.
  2. Read the Terms of Service and click Agree and download.
  3. After it's downloaded, open installbackupandsync.exe.
  4. If you see a window asking if you want to allow the program to make changes on your computer, click Yes.
  5. If you're asked to restart your computer, do it now.
  6. Start Backup and Sync.
  7. Sign in with your Google Account username and password.
  8. Choose your sync settings and click Next.

To download and install Backup and Sync in macOS:

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  1. On your computer, click Download for Mac.
  2. Read the Terms of Service and click Agree and download.
  3. After it's downloaded, open installbackupandsync.dmg.
  4. Move Backup and Sync to your Applications folder.
  5. Open Backup and Sync.
  6. If you see a warning that 'Backup and Sync is an application downloaded from the Internet,' click Open.
  7. Sign in with your Google Account username and password.
  8. Choose your sync settings and click Next.

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For most of us with Google Backup and Sync application installed on the computer, a lot of our space on the drive is consumed by items you don't need but got synced anyway. This would mean the Google Drive sync settings have not been configured properly. Not all of us can afford to buy extra space on Google drive, and for those who already upgraded Google storage, free space on the drive is a very valuable resource.

Moreover, if your Google Drive is cluttered with unwanted files, it can get quite difficult to keep up with work pace. This clutter will also contain a lot of duplicate files that result in wastage of drive space. Although you can remove these duplicates using a free duplicate file remover for cloud, it is better to change sync settings of Google Drive Backup and Sync application beforehand and avoid all the pain.

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1.2 MB
56,740

Thanks to Google's obsession with killing its stuff, in 2017, Google retired the original Drive app for Windows and Mac computers and replaced it with a brand new app known as Backup and Sync (for. I'm going to preface this by saying I don't have a fix to get Google Backup and Sync to work on the new Apple M1-powered hardware.If that's what you were hoping for, you'll be disappointed (sort of). How to Sync Specific Folder on Computer With Google Drive. The first step is to download Backup and Sync tool as available on Google Drive for both Mac and Windows PC. Once 'Backup and Sync' is downloaded to your computer, launch the tool by clicking on it and it will take you to an information screen.

You probably keep your most important files and photos in different places—your computer, your phone, various SD cards, and that digital camera you use from time to time. It can be a challenge to keep all these things safe, backed up, and organized, so today we're introducing Backup and Sync. It's a simpler, speedier and more reliable way to protect the files and photos that mean the most to you. This new tool replaces the existing Google Photos desktop uploader and Drive for Mac/PC.

Backup and Sync is an app for Mac and PC that backs up files and photos safely in Google Drive and Google Photos, so they're no longer trapped on your computer and other devices. Just choose the folders you want to back up, and we'll take care of the rest. Achievement unlocked 3spiter games to play.

To download and install Backup and Sync in Windows:

  1. On your computer, click Download for PC.
  2. Read the Terms of Service and click Agree and download.
  3. After it's downloaded, open installbackupandsync.exe.
  4. If you see a window asking if you want to allow the program to make changes on your computer, click Yes.
  5. If you're asked to restart your computer, do it now.
  6. Start Backup and Sync.
  7. Sign in with your Google Account username and password.
  8. Choose your sync settings and click Next.

To download and install Backup and Sync in macOS:

  1. On your computer, click Download for Mac.
  2. Read the Terms of Service and click Agree and download.
  3. After it's downloaded, open installbackupandsync.dmg.
  4. Move Backup and Sync to your Applications folder.
  5. Open Backup and Sync.
  6. If you see a warning that 'Backup and Sync is an application downloaded from the Internet,' click Open.
  7. Sign in with your Google Account username and password.
  8. Choose your sync settings and click Next.

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For most of us with Google Backup and Sync application installed on the computer, a lot of our space on the drive is consumed by items you don't need but got synced anyway. This would mean the Google Drive sync settings have not been configured properly. Not all of us can afford to buy extra space on Google drive, and for those who already upgraded Google storage, free space on the drive is a very valuable resource.

Moreover, if your Google Drive is cluttered with unwanted files, it can get quite difficult to keep up with work pace. This clutter will also contain a lot of duplicate files that result in wastage of drive space. Although you can remove these duplicates using a free duplicate file remover for cloud, it is better to change sync settings of Google Drive Backup and Sync application beforehand and avoid all the pain.

Hence Google Drive provides a way to pre-define what files can be synced to and from the drive. This write-up shall briefly discuss how we can go about managing the synchronization with Google Drive using Backup and Sync application.

How to select folders and files on Computer to sync with Google Drive

Google Backup And Sync

Google Backup and Sync application has a lot of advantages. You can easily take an online backup of selected folders or files on your computer without your intervention.

Google Backup And Sync Tool

However, you might confront problems if you don't shape your Google Drive sync settings right away. Follow these simple steps to sync selected data on your PC to Google Drive:

  • Open Backup and Sync application
  • Click on three vertical dots that says 'More' and choose preferences
  • To the right side of the screen, select the folders you want to sync
  • Select Choose folder to add any folder that is not displayed on the list
  • Once you have all the files or folders you want to keep syncing, click on OK
  • Remove any unwanted files or folders to avoid extra efforts

How to sync specific folders in Google Drive to your computer

If you have files that you continuously want to keep updating across these multiple devices, the easiest way to do it is through Google Drive. You can also work on these files offline.

The same Backup and Sync application can now be configured to make sure this sync process happens appropriately and files from the drive can keep getting synced to your computer.

  • Open Backup and Sync application and click on More(three vertical dots)
  • Now select preferences and then select Google Drive on the left
  • Select the option Sync My Drive to this Computer
  • Choose Sync only these folders to specify what to sync
  • Now click on OK

How to avoid syncing certain file types on Computer to Google Drive

Google Drive for its simplicity is widely preferred by a lot of professionals from editors to accountants. Some specific applications might generate log files or program files with-in the specified folder, which does not require any backup or sync. Your drive can be kept clear from backing up these specific file types by following the below-mentioned procedure:

  • Run Backup and Sync application
  • Click on More(three vertical dots) and choose preferences
  • Now click on Change to the right side of the screen and select Advanced settings
  • Type in the extension of file type that you do not wish to sync and select Add
  • Lastly, click on OK to apply changes

How to sync your SD cards and other USB devices to Google Drive

When we think about cloud storage, convenience is the first thing we all look for. Google Backup and Sync application allow you to automatically sync any form of USB storage device to Google Drive. This will mean you no longer have to manually upload your files every time you connect your camera or SD card to the computer.

Use the below tutorial to automatically upload files to Google Drive from a portable storage media:

  • Open the application Backup and Sync on your computer
  • Select More (three vertical dots) and choose preferences
  • Find and click on the option USB devices & SD cards at the bottom of the screen
  • Now choose Plug in a camera to backup files
  • Finally hit OK to start uploading files to your Google Drive




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