I was having this same issue, but after looking into it, I think this behavior is the way it's supposed to be working? TLDR: I'm not 100% sure, but I think that 'left behind' folder actually contains the original local files that got synched (so it will continue to update like it used to with Backup and Sync), and you can basically just ignore that new separate drive.įor context, I was a longtime user of Backup and Sync on Mac.

If you have more questions, email call 86.Joined just because of this. If you open a Microsoft Office doc and you have MS Office installed on your computer, it will open the corresponding application to show you the file. If you open a Google Doc, it will open your browser to show you the file. If you click on the new folder, you will see all of your Google Drive folders and files. Now, if you click on your computer's folders, you will see Google Drive as one of them.ĩ.

You will see the gear for settings and other options.Ĩ. Then you should find a Google Drive icon in the tray. If using a Clemson account, enter and your Clemson Google password.Ħ. It may ask for your Clemson Google account user name. If you prefer, uncheck the shortcut options. It will ask if you want to install Google Drive Desktop. It may ask if you want to allow this app to make changes to your device. Click on the arrow beside it and Open to start the installation.Ĥ. Click on the Download You will see the GoogleDriveSetup file download. Click on the Gear and Get Drive for desktop.ģ. Open Chrome and go to your Google Drive (shortcut: ). Go to your Windows Settings, Apps, Apps & Features and uninstall any Google Drive, Google Sync, or Google Backup and Sync applications you have installed on your computer. These instructions are for Windows - but it works nearly the same on Macs.ġ. Google Drive Desktop streams all of your Google Drive files and folders from the cloud to your computer.

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