This article will explain the process to back up the data from your Windows 10 computer, to the Google Drive desktop app. Please note the bold titles for the sections as they will guide you to the proper section if you have already installed Google Drive or not.


Where to Start:


Set up Google Drive App **(First time)**


  1. Install Google Drive for Desktop from Software Center located on your Desktop
  2. Click on the Windows icon in the lower left of your screen
    Windows_Icon.png

  3. Scroll to the "D" section

  4. Click on Google Drive to open it

  5. Select Get Started in the lower right corner
  6. Select Sign In
  7. If you haven't logged into it before, you will be prompted to login with your district email. Enter that and click Next. You will be directed to a Wayzata Log In screen and type your email address again
  8. Enter your password and click Sign In and then follow the 2 factor authentication prompts.
  9. On the "Make sure that you downloaded this app from Google" Screen select Sign In
  10. When you have successfully signed in you will get this screen
  11. Open File Explorer
  12. Select Google Drive (G:)
  13. Double click on MyDrive
  14. Click on the Home tab at the top
    Home.png

  15. Click on New Folder
    New_Folder.png

  16. Name the folder and press Enter
    Backup_Folder.png

  17. Double click on this new folder to open it. It will be empty.

  18. Do not close this window


Open Google Drive **(Already set up)**


  1. Open FileExplorer
    File_Explorer.png

  2. You should see Google Drive in your Frequent folders or your QuickAccess folder.

  3. Double click to open it from either location

  4. Double click MyDrive

  5. Click on the Home tab at the top
    Home.png


  6. Click on New Folder
    New_Folder.png

  7. Name the folder and press enter
    Backup_Folder.png

  8. Double click on this new folder to open it. It will be empty.

  9. Do not close this window


Back Up Data:


  1. Right click on the File Explorer icon and select File Explorer to open a second window
    Right_Click_File_Explorer.png

  2. Click on This PC on the left side of the window
    This_PC.png

  3. Double click on the Windows (C:) drive

  4. Double click the Users folder
    Users_Folder.png

  5. Find your user folder
    Your_Folder.png

  6. Double click your user folder to open it

  7. You will have these folders inside
    Folders_Containing_Data.png

  8. Drag the following folders to your backup folder you created in the other window. Depending on how much data you have in your user folder, this may take a while.
    • Desktop
    • Documents
    • Favorites
  9. Check the following and move them only if there is data you need.
    • Downloads
    • Music
    • Pictures
    • Videos
  10. Your backup is complete.