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
