how to backup your local files via google drive

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First please install the Google Drive app located here: https://www.google.com/drive/download/

Then follow the steps below.

Step 1. left click the "Get Started" button

Step 2. Left-click the "Sign in" button

Step 3. Left-click the "next" button

Step 4: Next again!!

Step 5:  Select Folders to Backup

Choose folders "Desktop, "Documents", and "Downloads" to backup

Optional Step: Also, you may choose any other folder to backup like the "photos or videos folder for example" or folders that you have created by left-clicking the "add folder" button. Then left-click the "next" button

Step 6: Select more Folders to Backup

Choose folders "Pictures" and "Videos" to backup

Also, you may choose any other folder to backup like the "photos or videos folder for example" or folders that you have created by left-clicking the "add folder" button. Then left-click the "next" button

Step 7: Make sure it has all the folders you want to sync. Then Left-click on Open Drive. All done!! now to be on the safe side just wait maybe a day or two for it to sync up completely

The part below is only for people who need to get a new laptop

Step 1:Once you get your new devices and install the Google app again on the new device you will be able to find your Stuff in File Explorer under "This PC" in the G drive.

Step 2: After you click on the G drive. Left click on Other computers

Step 3:Then Left-Click the My Laptop folder

Step 4: And all you stuff will be there