Hello, Guys welcome back to my new vlog today you will learn How to Set Up Google Drive for Desktop on Windows 11. Google used to provide two Google Drive programmes for Windows PC. One is for customers, while the other is for Teams. Each piece of software provided a distinct benefit in getting things done. Google said earlier this year that it would merge both apps and create a single Drive app with the most-requested features. You can install the Drive for Desktop on Windows 11 now that it is available.
Drive for desktop works in tandem with Windows 11’s File Manager software. Google has also added on-demand file access, allowing users to download certain files on their PC. Let’s have a look at the app in action.
INSTALL DRIVE FOR DESKTOP ON PC
Unfortunately, Google Drive does not appear in the Microsoft Store. To get the app, you must go to the official website.
Step 1: Visit Google Drive on the web using the link below.
Step 2: Click Download Drive for desktop and save the .exe file on the computer.
Step 3: Open the File Manager, find the downloaded file and install Google Drive on your PC.
SET UP GOOGLE DRIVE ON WINDOWS 11
After successfully installing Drive on your PC, Google Drive will prompt you to login in with your Google account.
After you’ve set it up, go to Google Drive preferences and make any necessary modifications. This is how.
Step 1: Click on the up-arrow icon in the Windows 11 taskbar.
Step 2: Select Google Drive and open Settings.
Step 3: Click on Preferences and it will open the Google Drive Preferences menu.
My Computer: This option will allow you to safely back up your PC files to Google Drive and Google Photos.
Click on Add folder and select a folder from PC to sync with Google Drive.
Here, you have two choices. You have the option of syncing the folder with Google Drive or backing it up to Google Photos.
Sync with Google Drive: All files and folders, including images and videos, will be uploaded. If you make modifications to or delete files, those changes will be automatically synchronised.
Back up your photos to Google Photos: Google Photos is solely a media backup service. It will skip the folder’s files and documents and only upload photographs, gifs, and videos to Google Photos.
STREAM GOOGLE DRIVE FILES
This is one of the most useful features that Google has adapted from Drive File Stream. Instead of syncing Drive folders to your computer, you can stream the full Google Drive library to your computer.
You can access all Google Drive files and folders on a PC without using a single MB of disc space.
Select Google Drive from the Google Drive Preferences menu, and you’ll see two options: Stream files and Mirror files.
Stream Files
This should be the best option for the majority of people to use with Google Drive for Windows 11. It will keep all My Drive data on the cloud, and you will have the choice to keep important files on the PC offline.
Even if your Google Drive contains 100GB or more of data, it will not take up any space on your PC. You can save a file or folder for offline access.
Mirror Files
If you want to use Google Drive on a PC the old manner, you must use Mirror files. But be cautious. Whatever folder you choose, Drive will save all of the folder’s contents on your computer and in the cloud.
This is useful if you don’t always have access to the internet and need to download stuff from Drive. You can replicate them on a PC and keep them accessible for offline use at all times.
In this article, we’ll select the Stream files option because it makes the most sense for the majority of people.
USE GOOGLE DRIVE IN FILE MANAGER
You’ve already configured your PC folders to sync with Google Drive, and in the File Manager, you’ve chosen to stream the entire My Drive. Let’s have a look at the app in action.
Step 1: Open File Manager menu (use Windows + E keys).
Step 2: Go to Google Drive and open the My Drive menu.
Step 3: You will see all the files and folders with a little cloud icon. That means these files and folders are online only. You need to download them to see the content.
Step 4: Right-click on the file you want to use and open the context menu. Select Offline access > Available offline, and Drive will download the file.
When you download the file, a checkmark will appear beside the thumbnail. To free up space on your computer, right-click the file and choose Offline access > Online only. Drive will delete the file from the PC and simply keep it online.
GOOGLE DRIVE ON WINDOWS 11
On Windows 11, Google has finally delivered a cloud storage solution that competes with OneDrive. How do you intend to use Google Drive with Windows 11? Please share your configuration in the comments section below.