20 March 2021

Backup and sync Google Drive

Using "Backup and sync Google Drive" on a computer with multiple users

  • Backup and sync Google Drive is a client program for Windows 10 that enables you to see your Google Drive in Windows Explorer.
  • I encountered a problem when I wanted to install this program when I was logged in as a second user on that PC: It did not work.
  • The solution was NOT to install backup and sync a second time, but to configure backup and sync as the second user
    • So to enable backup and sync logged in as the extra user:
      • Login as the extra user
      • Start "Backup and sync Google Drive"
      • Enter the credentials for Google Drive  for this extra user
      • Follow the instructions on screen
      • Be patient while the client downloads / uploads your files
    • In Windows Explorer you can see Google Drive in your Favorites

Link to download Backup and sync Google Drive on Windows 10:
Choose Individuals
Scroll down to "For Individuals" > Backup and Sync > Download




Lesson learned:

Only install  Backup and sync Google Drive once on a computer
but configure the program logged in as a second, third, fourth ... user on a Windows 10 PC

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