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How could I change google drive folder in "C:/User Name/Google Drive" to somewhere else [closed]

I've installed google drive app on my windows. How could I change custom folder in "C:/User Name/Google Drive" to somewhere else and how to sync it.

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nuhunbae Avatar asked Feb 16 '14 22:02

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Change the Google Drive default folder

Use this tip to change the default folder location in Windows

  1. Click on the Google Drive icon in your system tray
  2. Choose Quit Google Drive
  3. Now move the Google Drive folder within Windows Explorer to a new location
  4. Restart Google Drive from Start --> All Programs
  5. Google Drive will warn you that it can't find the folder, click on the Google Drive icon again and choose Error - Google Drive folder is missing
  6. A window will open up, choose Locate folder and go find the new Google Drive folder.

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SOLUTION SUGGESSTED BY David Trezeguet :

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  • THE SECOND WAY TO CHANGE THE DEFAULT GOOGLE DRIVE FOLDER IN WINDOWS: 4

    1. Click on the Google Drive icon in your system tray
    2. Choose Disconnect account... in Preferences
    3. Sign in again. You can change the folder when you click Advanced setup button.
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Zied R. Avatar answered Sep 28 '22 06:09

Zied R.