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Backing Up Google Drive Files

Summary:

Carbonite automatically backs up Google Drive files that are synced on your computer.

By default, Google Drive files are backed up with Carbonite if you selected the Automatic setup option when you initially installed. If you are unsure whether these files have been selected for backup, you can navigate to them within Windows Explorer to check.

  • This article is for Windows

Solution:

Finding the Google Drive Files

After you install Google Drive, the files sync to your computer, which allows Carbonite to back them up.

The location below is the default location for Google Drive to place the files on your computer.

Operating System Default File Location
Windows 10 C:\Users\[User_Name]\Google Drive
Windows 8 C:\Users\[User_Name]\Google Drive
Windows 7 C:\Users\[User_Name]\Google Drive

Carbonite will only be able to select the Google Drive files that exist on your computer. If you selectively chose folders to sync, you may want to review your chosen Google Drive folders so Carbonite can select them for backup.

Backing up the Google Drive Files with Carbonite

  1. Click Windows 10: Show Hidden Icons in the Windows Taskbar to display background backgrounds.
  2. Click Windows 10 Trey: Click Google Drive Icon to open the Google Drive menu.
    Windows 10 Trey: Click Google Trey Icon
  3. Click Google Drive: Click Open Folder to open the Google Drive synced files on your computer.
    Google Drive: Click Open Folder
  4. Right-click on the files and select Carbonite to determine if they are backed up.
Google Drive Folder Location: Right-Click; Carbonite

If the files are not selected for backup, right-click on the files and click Carbonite; Back this up.

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