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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 |
The default sync location may vary depending on your system settings. 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.
Syncing Google Drive Folders and Switching to Mirroring
If you cannot find the Google Drive folder mentioned above, follow these steps to sync the folder to your Google Drive using mirroring:
- Open Drive for desktop.
- Click Settings (gear icon) and then Preferences.
- On the left side, click Folders from Drive.
- Under My Drive syncing options, select Mirror files.
- Close Drive for desktop.
Backing up the Google Drive Files with Carbonite
- Click
in the Windows Taskbar to display background backgrounds. - Click
to open the Google Drive menu.
- Click
to open the Google Drive synced files on your computer.
- Right-click on the files and select Carbonite to determine if they are backed up.
If the files are not selected for backup, right-click on the files and click Carbonite; Back this up.
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