How to Backup Your Downloads Folder Automatically On Windows 10 by Computer Tutor Rick Kirkham of Oahu

How to Backup Your Downloads Folder Automatically On Windows 10 by Computer Tutor Rick Kirkham of Oahu
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I've found very import files and photos in in-home, onsite here in Honolulu Hawaii covering all of Oahu and remote computer clients in the United States https://ProactiveComputerSupport.com Downloads folder. This folder is NOT backed up by Google Drive Backup and Sync, OneDrive or DropBox. Here is the fix so you don't lose these important file WHEN NOT IF your computer crashes. Below are important links mentioned in this video. Most are my own products or services but a few are affiliate links of products I personally suggest as a profession...

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1. How to Backup Your Downloads Folder with Google Backup and Sync FREE Service for Windows 10 By computer tutor troubleshooter and author J. Richard Kirkham B.Sc. of ProactiveComputerSupport.com
2. Problem: Computer users keeping important files and photos in the Downloads folder NOT getting backed up Solution: Change the path of the Downloads folder so Google Drive, OneDrive or DropBox will back it up into the cloud with other important documents.
3. proactivecomputersupport.com/computerhelpebook The Big Plain English Computer Cell Phone and Tablet Help and Tips eBook
4. Done using Google Slides Help is Now Available for Google Drive The Microsoft Office 365 Replacement and Gmail by Remote Computer Tutor and Troubleshooter J. Richard Kirkham B.Sc. proactivecomputersupport.com/googledrivehelp
5. Google Drive Backup and Sync is NOT a True Backup Reminder: Use Dr. Backup for a managed cloud and local backup system https:/ /proactivecomputersupport.com/drbackup
6. An off network solution for nonbusiness people! Back up by Rick (https:/ /proactivecomputersupport.com/safecomputerbackups/ ) Tip Remember. To unplug the backup flash drive to prevent viruses and electrical spikes from corrupting your backed up files and photos
7. Let’s Get Started Tip Check your backup and sync once in a while to make sure it’s working. I’ve saved an enormous amount amount of data for clients because I had the foresight to install this free Google Drive Backup and Sync. Assumptions (Yes I know) • You already have Google Backup and Sync installed (I can help you with that) • You have a Windows 10 computer AssUMe
8. Open a folder ➔ File Explorer Is the technical name ➔ How Single click if it’s on the Taskbar ➔ Double click if it’s on the desktop https://proactivecomputersupport.com/computerhelpebook/
9. Open Google Drive Single click on desktop since it’s in the left hand column. Double click to open Google Drive since it’s in the right hand column The Big Plain English Computer Cell Phone and Tablet Help and Tips eBook
10. We need to copy the path on top. Left mouse click to the right of Google Drive and the right arrow https://proactivecomputersupport.com/computerhelpebook/
11. While The path is Highlighted right mouse click over it Left mouse click on Copy Tip Good computer and cell phone tutors assume nothing We write eBooks the same way
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13. Right click on the Downloads folder Left click on Properties The Big Plain English Computer Cell Phone and Tablet Help and Tips eBook
14. Left mouse click on the Location tab on top The Big Plain English Computer Cell Phone and Tablet Help and Tips eBook
15. Paste the new path Right mouse click inside the path box Left mouse click on paste Then left click OK ➔ The Big Plain English Computer Cell Phone and Tablet Help and Tips eBook
16. https://proactivecomputersupport.com/computerhelpebook/ Tip Don’t get scared you can undo this the same way
17. Approve Moving The folder by Clicking Yes https://proactivecomputersupport.com/computerhelpebook/
18. You’re Done! :You won’t notice any changes yourself except when (not if) your computer crashes and you’re able to recover your important files from Google Drive including your Downloads folder!
19. proactivecomputersupport.com/computerhelpebook The Big Plain English Computer Cell Phone and Tablet Help and Tips eBook
20. Done using Google Slides Help is Now Available for Google Drive The Microsoft Office 365 Replacement and Gmail by Remote Computer Tutor and Troubleshooter J. Richard Kirkham B.Sc. proactivecomputersupport.com/googledrivehelp
21. Remember to get your FREE Trial of Dr. Backup to protect your data and your clients data! Reminder: Use Dr. Backup for a managed cloud and local backup system https:/ /proactivecomputersupport.com/drbackup
22. Nonbusiness computer users download Backup by Rick for off network backups (https:/ /proactivecomputersupport.com/safecomputerbackups/ ) Tip Remember. To unplug the backup flash drive to prevent viruses and electrical spikes from corrupting your backed up files and photos
23. Tip Remember. Most of all ENJOY YOUR COMPUTER!