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Preventing certain file types from being uploaded to Drive or Photos.In Backup and Sync, some settings result in folders not being in sync between your computer and the cloud, such as: Syncing is the process of downloading files from the cloud and uploading files from your computer’s hard drive, to make sure the content on your computer matches the content in the cloud. If the account is already in Drive for desktop, it won’t be removed from that application.Ĭheck folders for files that need to syncĭuring the setup process, Drive for desktop will check your computer and the cloud for files that need to sync. Important: Disconnecting your account will remove it from Backup and Sync only. If you choose to reconnect the account after you move to Drive for desktop, you’ll need to set up these folders again, and some content may be uploaded again. Any folders you were syncing to Google Drive or backing up to Google Photos will remain on your computer and in the cloud, but changes will no longer sync. If you don’t want to move an account from Backup and Sync to Drive for desktop you can choose to disconnect it. Important: If you use your account for work or school and your admin doesn’t allow Drive for desktop, you may not be able to move your account.

If you are already using an account in Drive for Desktop or have already started moving an account, you may not need to sign in again. If you’re using an account in both Backup and Sync and Drive for desktop, you’ll need to sign into this account, or disconnect it, in order to sign into other accounts. Once you launch Drive for desktop, sign in to your account(s) again.