These steps are important to make sure your important files are saved/backed up to Google — should your laptop crash/break/go missing.

1. Verify that you have Google Drive installed on your computer and that you are signed in
1. Click "Search" on the taskbar and type "Google Drive"
2. When you see the app pop up, click it. Nothing will happen-go to the next step

2. In the bottom right corner of your laptop - by date and time - click ^ -click the "Google Drive" symbol

• If the Google Drive symbol is full color, then you are good to go to the next step.
• Note: If the Google Drive symbol is gray, click the icon and sign in. Then proceed to the next step.

3. Click the Colored "Google Drive" symbol.

            a. A box will pop up; click the "gear/settings" symbol

            b. Click "Preferences"

4. The Google Drive window will open

        a. Click "Add folder"

5. File Explorer will open. Repeat steps for all folders you want backed up.

            Under "This PC"

            a. Click "Desktop"--Then "Select Folder"

            b. Click "Add folder" again--choose "Documents"--"Select Folder"

            c. Click "Add folder" again--choose "Pictures"--"Select Folder"

6. After you select each folder to back up, a second window will open--Click "Done" and move on to the next folder to back up. 

7. You should see all the folders you chose to back up.

        a. Desktop, documents, photos 

        b. Click "Save"

8. Close the window, and you are good to go! 

If you have any issues, please let us know. You can put in a ticket for a tech to help you out if necessary

https://servicetickets.vusd.org/