Switching to Drive from your C:\ drive
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Now that you have Google Drive, here are a few tips. They’ll help you begin replacing the C:\ drive on your Microsoft® Windows® computer as your storage solution.
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Upload files and folders |
Upload files and folders
If you’re using the latest version of Chrome or Firefox®, you can simply drag files directly from your computer to the Drive page on your browser. For more details, see Get started with Drive. |
Can’t share files and folders or set sharing access |
Share files and folders and set sharing access
Share with specific people
Share with your organization
For more details, see Get started with Drive. |
Can’t set an expiration date |
Set an expiration date on a shared file
For more details, see Set an expiration date for file access. |
Search for files or folders |
Search for files or folders
For more details, see Get started with Drive. |
Sort files and folders |
Sort files and folders
At the top of your files, click an option:
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Can't manage versions |
Manage versions
For more details, read See changes to your Drive files and folders. |
Make files available offline |
Make files available offline
To learn how to access files offline from your desktop or mobile, see Access stored Drive files without the internet. |