The account transfer deadline for "Google Drive" is September 30th! [Repost]

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The work is fairly easy.New apps for streaming sync and multi-account are worth the transition

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[Editor's note on September 30, 2021] The transition deadline is September 30th, so it has been reposted.

Main screen of the new PC version of the "Drive" app

Before the Obon holiday, the account transfer from the "Backup and Sync" app to the PC version of the "Drive" app (Drive for Desktop) has started. The account migration wizard also appeared in the environment of the editorial department, so I tried it immediately.

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However, all you have to do is follow the wizard's guidance. The number of steps was relatively large, and I had to move my hands in small steps, but basically I just clicked the [Next] button and the account transfer was completed easily. It's too easy to beat.

[Account Migration to Google Drive for PC] Wizard Comparison of the old "Backup and Sync" app and the new desktop version of "Google Drive" app. The big difference is that you can select a new synchronization method called "Streaming" (described later). The account logged in with the "Backup and Sync" app is automatically detected, so click [Login] to log in with your web browser. Login screen. Make the new desktop version of the "Google Drive" app aware of your existing account The process of migrating from the old "Backup and Sync" app to the new desktop version of the "Google Drive" app. Account migration process, which is usually completed within 1 minute, is complete. Even though I specified to synchronize with the PC and the cloud, I checked if there were any files missing from the process. It seems that there was no synchronization file with a problem. "Mirroring" is the synchronization method that moves to the setting confirmation screen. You can switch to "Streaming" later. Final confirmation of settings Delete the old "Backup and Sync" app. You can do it later, but if you have time, let's do it. Initialization of the new desktop version of the "Google Drive" app The uninstall process of the old "Backup and Sync" app will start. The new desktop version of the "Google Drive" app. Setup and account migration are complete. Click the [Open PC Drive] button to launch the new app.

Click the [Open PC Drive] button to launch the new app. The usage guide will be displayed first, so let's get a general idea.

The new desktop version of the "Google Drive" app is launched. Backup function (described later) Synchronization function (described later) Up to 4 previous accounts can be connected at the same time.

It may seem a little confusing at first, but there are two main things you can do with the new desktop version of the Google Drive app.

backup

"Backup" that can save the specified folder to the cloud so as not to lose important files

It is a function to back up to the cloud so as not to lose important files. You can select "Google Drive" or "Google Photos" as the backup destination.

You can back up to both, but be aware that this will consume more cloud storage (duplicate backups).

You can select "Google Drive" or "Google Photos" as the backup destination.

By the way, when backing up to "Google Photos", I used to enable the option "Save image quality" (former option name was "High quality"), and although the quality deteriorates a little, I was able to back up indefinitely. I did. This service is currently unavailable, so unless you have a specific reason to save cloud storage, you can leave the default "Original Image Quality".

When backing up to "Google Photos", you can choose the quality (upload size), but now that the infinite backup service is over, the importance of the setting is reduced Related articles

Unlimited backup of "Google Photos" is over-The storage policy of "Google Workspace" will be changed from June next year

Sync

Allows you to view and edit files in "Google Drive" with "Explorer". When you connect one account, a virtual drive will be created with a drive letter "G" where you can browse the files synced with "Google Drive".

"Sync" that allows you to view and edit files in "Google Drive" with "Explorer" You can view "Google Drive" with G drive (as described later, it also supports multiple accounts

You can select the synchronization method from the following two types. "Mirroring" is easy to understand, but "Streaming" is recommended for PCs with a small amount of free disk space.

There are two synchronization methods, "mirroring" and "streaming".

The disadvantage of "streaming" is that you may not be able to access the files you need when you are away from home and have no internet connection. If the file has been used even once, the actual file may be downloaded and opened locally, but otherwise it is not possible. For files that may be accessed even in an environment without an internet connection, it is a good idea to select the [Enable Offline] option from the right-click menu in advance. If you no longer need it, switch to [Available only online] to free up your local storage.

The disadvantage of "streaming" is that files may not be usable in an emergency.Set offline use for files that are likely to be used

And the biggest attraction of the new PC version of the "Drive" app is that you can register up to 4 accounts. Drive letters H and I are assigned to the "Google Drive" of the second and subsequent accounts, and they can be treated in the same way as G Drive. The drive letter can be customized, so you could use "K" for a company account or "U" for a university account.

The biggest attraction of the new PC version of the "Drive" app is that you can register up to 4 accounts. The drive letters H and I are assigned to the second and subsequent accounts "Google Drive". You can also customize the drive letter. Possible

The old "Backup and Sync" app will be available until September 2021. We still have a little more time to spare for a month, but find some time to clean up before you lose your important files!