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Always remove both copies - This preference will delete both copies of a file (cloud and local) when the file is deleted on your machine without prompting. There are three preferences that you may choose from. Once in the preferences menu, you will have the option to change removal preferences. #BACKUP AND SYNC FROM GOOGLE DRIVE MAC#
When this icon is selected, it will show the status of currently synced files and give shortcuts to your Google Drive, Google Photos, and the Backup and Sync preferences as highlighted in these Windows and Mac screenshots respectively: Once Backup and Sync has been installed, a cloud icon will show up in the taskbar. Settings and Preferences Viewing Sync Status and Accessing Preferences This can be accomplished through searching for the "Applications" folder in Spotlight search and then dragging the Druva icon to the trash in the bottom right corner of the desktop. If you are migrating from Druva to Backup and Sync, remember to uninstall Druva after confirming Backup and Sync is operating normally and after familiarizing yourself with the preferences (see above). Any folders with green checkmarks next to them in Finder are backed up to Google Drive.
At this point, Backup and Sync has been installed.
Select the folder and then click the "Open" button to add it to the locations that will be backed up.
This will bring you to your Finder where you can select a specific folder on the machine that you would like to be backed up. Any folders or locations which are not selected will not be recoverable via Google Drive.
Upon a successful sign in, you will be able to select the folders and locations that you wish to have backed up to Google Drive. #BACKUP AND SYNC FROM GOOGLE DRIVE INSTALL#
Accept any permissions that the install requires and a window should pop up. If it does not open automatically, open the "Applications" folder, then double click the "Backup and Sync from Google" icon. Drag and drop the "Backup and Sync from Google" icon into the "Applications" folder to begin the installation. Another window should pop up with the "Backup and Sync from Google" icon and an arrow pointing to the "Applications" folder. A file named "InstallBackupAndSync.dmg" should appear. Select the icon in the top right of the browser window with the downward arrow in the white circle. #BACKUP AND SYNC FROM GOOGLE DRIVE DOWNLOAD#
If the download does not work select the "click here to retry" hyperlink in the next window. Once at the webpage, navigate to the lower left-hand box labeled "Backup and Sync" and click the download button. Locate Druva, right click, select uninstall and run through the uninstall wizard. This can be accomplished by searching for Control Panel in the Windows search bar and then selecting "Uninstall a program" under the Programs section. Any folders with green checkmarks next to them in File Explorer are backed up to Google Drive. If this checkbox is selected, a file location will be created on the computer labeled "Google Drive" that will be synced with all of the files uploaded to your Google Drive from any device, not just the files selected in the previous step for backup.
After this there will be a prompt to "Sync My Drive to this computer". In this example, the "Videos" folder was selected to be backed up. This will open a File Explorer window where you can select a specific folder on the machine that you would like to be backed up. In order to add a folder to be backed up, select the "CHOOSE FOLDER" button. At this point, select the folders and locations that you wish to have backed up to Google Drive. Upon a successful sign in, you will be brought to the "My Computer" screen. Sign in with your normal credentials and dual factor authenticate. You will then be brought to the UMD CAS Dual Factor Authentication Screen. Sign into your UMD account using your email. The window will then prompt for sign in with a Google account. If the window does not appear, minimize your browser or any other windows on your desktop, as it might be hiding beneath them. After a few seconds a pop-up window should appear with a "Get Started" button. #BACKUP AND SYNC FROM GOOGLE DRIVE SOFTWARE#
Select the file "installbackupandsync.exe" in the lower left-hand corner of your browser and select "Yes" at the UAC prompt to install the software on your machine.
Google Drive Backup and Sync can be downloaded here:. 3.1 Viewing Sync Status and Accessing Preferences.