Installing and Updating Google Drive for Windows
Google is working towards, “unifying our two existing Google Drive sync clients – Backup and Sync and Drive File Stream – into a single sync client called Drive for desktop.”. This includes all Loyola University computers that are running Backup and Sync. To ensure that your computer will continue to properly back up your files, all users must manually update Backup and Sync to Google Drive. Please follow the instructions listed below to complete the transition.
- Starting July 19, 2021: Backup and Sync will support a guided flow to help users transition onto Drive for desktop.
- Starting August 18, 2021: Any users still on Backup and Sync will start to receive in-product notifications prompting them to transition to Drive for desktop.
- Starting October 1, 2021: Any users still on Backup and Sync after that point will no longer be able to sign in to Backup and Sync. To continue syncing with Drive and/or Google Photos, users will need to transition to Drive for desktop.
Note: Check to see if you have the Google Drive application on your computer. If you do, open Google Drive and start at step 6. If you do not have the Google Drive application, start at step 1.
1. Visit, https://www.google.com/drive/
2. Navigate to the area where the file was saved. The files are normally saved in the downloads folder of your computer. The file will be named, "GoogleDriveSetup.exe". Once you've located the file, double click on it to initiate the installation of Google Drive.
3. Once you've double clicked on "GoogleDriveSetup.exe", Windows will ask you "Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?" Click Yes.
4. Next, you will be prompted to install Google Drive. Make sure to check the box next to "Add an application shortcut to your desktop" for ease of access. The option for "Add desktop shortcuts to Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides" is optional. To proceed, click "Install".
5. Google Drive will begin to install.
6. Once Google Drive has finished installing, an additional window will open. You will see a button to "Sign in with browser". Click the button to proceed with setting up a Google Drive.
7. Your default internet browser will open and will show you the sign-in page. Select your Loyola University account, and proceed to log in.
8. After you've selected your Loyola Account, Google Drive will ask if you're sure that you've downloaded the installer from the Google website. The installer was downloaded from Google, click "Sign-in", After clicking "Sign-in", a success message will appear.
9. A new window will appear explaining that Google Drive is replacing Backup and Sync. Click the "Sign-in" button to proceed with the setup.
10. Google Drive will then prompt you select your Loyola University account. Select your Loyola University account to sign-in and proceed.
11. Next, you will see a window that reads "Let's check your folders from Backup and Sync". Click on the "Check folders" button.
12. Google Drive will then begin to assess the folders that are currently synced by Backup and Sync. Wait until the scan has finished. This should only take a few minutes.
13. Once the scan has finished, Google Drive will inform you that it was successful. Click the "Review Settings" button.
14. Then a "Mirror My Drive Files" window will explain how Google Drive will store your files. Click "Got it" to continue.
15. Google Drive will then explain your folder options. It is recommended to keep all settings as suggested by Google Drive. Click "Next" to proceed.
16. You will receive a prompt that asks if you would like to "Sync with Drive Only?". Click "Sync with Drive" to continue.
17. The next screen will let you know that you are almost done. It will show your current settings and configuration. Click "Save" to proceed.
18. Google Drive will ask if you would like to "Remove Backup and Sync". Click "OK" to continue
19. Google Drive will start to remove "Backup and Sync"'. Windows will ask you "Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?" Click Yes.
20. After "Backup and Sync" has been uninstalled, you will reach the last step in the setup process. Google Drive will show that the process has been completed. Click "Open Drive for desktop", to complete the process. The window will close.
