google sync and backup change folders to sync

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Need additional information or assistance? Contact the ITS Service Center. You will find them in your File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) usually under the name 'Google Drive Information

In the top left of your screen, click Finder and select Empty Trash.Īfter the uninstallation, you may need to delete the old synced folders from your computer.Drag the ' Backup and Sync' app into the Trash on your dock.You may be asked to allow the program to make changes to your computer. Click Uninstall and then click Uninstall again.Select ' Backup and Sync from Google' under Apps & features.Click the Windows icon in the lower-left corner of your desktop.You will need to uninstall Backup and Sync manually, and you may need to delete the old synced folders from your computer. When you attempt to sign in to Backup and Sync with your UMICH credentials, it will prevent you from doing so, and a pop-up will appear asking you to use Google Drive for desktop.ĭue to this, the setup wizard will no longer be available as an option for you. If you are not signed in to Backup and Sync before installation: Refer to Use Google Drive for desktop for more information on the app. Click Open Drive for desktop at the end of the wizard to get started.You don’t need to be at your computer during the scan and will receive a report when the scan is complete. The scan can take anywhere from a few minutes to multiple hours.If applicable, after Google Drive for desktop is set up, Backup and Sync will be uninstalled.The wizard will copy your settings and guide you through setup.If you have multiple accounts signed in to Backup and Sync, you will be given the opportunity to move them all to Drive for desktop. Sign in with your UMICH (Level-1) credentials when the application starts. macOS: Open Applications and then Google Drive.Windows: Open Start and then Google Drive.

Start Google Drive for desktop on your computer: If you are not signed in before installation, you will have to transition manually.ĭownload and install Google Drive for desktop if you haven’t already. Note: You must be signed in to Backup and Sync before installing Google Drive for desktop.

Google sync and backup change folders to sync