
This tells AlwaysUp that Backup and Sync needs the TCP/IP stack to operate. Switch to the Startup tab and check the Ensure that the Windows Networking components have started box. This is very important: The software will not work properly as a service if it runs in the default system account! We have stuck with the default of Googledrivesync for this tutorial but you can specify a friendlier name you like.Ĭlick over to the Logon tab, check the box at the top and enter the username and password of the Windows account where you installed Backup and Sync.

In the Name field, enter the name that you will call the application in AlwaysUp. Since we have installed the program in the default location, we will enter:Ĭ:\Program Files\Google\Drive\googledrivesync.exe In the Application field, enter the full path to the Backup and Sync executable, googledrivesync.exe. Select Application > Add to open the Add Application window: If necessary, download and install Backup and Sync.īe sure to enter your Google Drive credentials and confirm that synchronization is working well!ĭownload and install AlwaysUp, if necessary. To setup Backup and Sync as a Windows Service:
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This guide will show you how to run Backup and Sync as a Windows Service to ensure that it starts as soon as your computer boots. It's free, stable and easy to use but needs someone to sign on to kick it off.

Backup and Sync from Google is a Windows utility that automatically synchronizes the files on your Google Drive with a folder on your PC.
