Google Drive Portable App

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Syncdocs should start downloading in a few seconds. If it doesn't, then download manually

The download is size is just over 4MB, and the installation will take about a minute. Here's how to install it:

More information

For a step-by-step install walk-though look here. The latest release version number is 6.996

Bonus

The free version of syncs a limited number of files. You can get bonus file sync quota by inviting friends. Purchase Syncdocs for unlimited quota and more features.

The Google Drive PC app still needs work (ocasionally it seems to get stuck) i sometimes need to kill and restart it. It then compares what it has vs. What cloud has continues syncing. So far PortableApps has not complained.

Portable (USB stick) Google Drive version and 64 bit version

You can get the version that runs from a USB stick here. It lets you keep your Google Drive synced on a USB memory stick (thumbdrive). Syncdocs also runs from the memory stick.

There is also a 64 bit portable version. This can be faster and can sync more than 1,050,000 files.

Encrypting and Decrypting Google Drive without Syncdocs

You can download the free standalone Google Drive file decryption and encryption utility from here (for .g_encypt_aes files).

Advanced Installation and Automated Deployment

For more advanced install options run: 'msiexec /a syncdocs.msi' from a command prompt.

If you wish to do an automatic deployment for your users, look at these scripts. The full automated how to guide shows how to automatically deploy and setup Google Drive sync and backup for your users.

Requirements

The system requirements for Syncdocs.

Syncdocs for Windows XP, 2000 and Server 2003

If you are running Windows 2000, XP SP2 or Server 2003 without .NET 4.5 you will need this version of Syncdocs.

Beta version

The latest beta version of Syncdocs (6.x) with extra features, still in testing is here.
It might might still have a few bugs, though.

• You can add Google Drive to your desktop on a PC in addition to using it on a web browser.
• Adding the Google Drive app to your desktop will enable you to sync your documents and files from your computer to Google Drive.

Google Drive is popular for its free programs, ease of access, and compatibility with Gmail and other Google products.

You can download Google Drive to your PC desktop as well, enabling your computer to sync your files with Google Drive automatically.

Here's how to add Google Drive to your desktop using a PC.

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How to add Google Drive to your PC desktop

1. If you are logged in to your Google account on an internet browser, you must log out temporarily to install Google on your desktop.

2. Once you have logged out, go to drive.google.com and scroll down to the bottom of the webpage. Under the 'Downloads' column, click on 'Drive for Mac/PC.'

3. A new tab will open. Next to the 'For Individuals' banner, click on 'Download.'

4. A pop-up window will appear. Click the 'Agree and Download' button.

5. A program called 'installbackupandsync.exe' will begin downloading in your internet browser.

6. Click on the program, and it should begin installing once it has finished downloading.

7. Once the installation is complete, click 'Close' to exit the pop-up window.

8. Google Drive should now appear on your desktop. Look for a window called 'Welcome to Backup and Sync' and click on the 'Get Started' button.

9. Type in your Gmail address, click 'Next,' and then type in your Gmail password. Click 'Next' when you are finished.

10. Set your laptop's preferences for upload quality and file size. When you are finished, click 'Next.'

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11. Set your Google Drive syncing preferences. You can sync the entirety of your computer to Google Drive, or select specific folders to sync. Once you are finished, click 'Start.'

After Google Drive is downloaded to your desktop, you will also see shortcuts to Drive programs such as Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides.

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