Have you heard? Google Drive is investigating reports that it lost files for a small number of people. Have you been affected?
An increasing number of people are worried, and Google has confirmed that they are actively looking into it. While we don’t have all the details yet, Google mentions that it’s a sync issue with the Drive desktop app and has offered some recommendations while they work on a fix.
What should you do if you’re facing this problem?
Firstly, don’t click ‘Disconnect account’ in the Drive for desktop app and don’t move or delete the app’s data folder on your hard drive. Google also suggests making a copy of the app data folder.
Some people have taken matters into their own hands and found temporary solutions. But I’d advise waiting for Google’s official guidance.
This situation reminds us why having reliable backups is crucial. Even Google Drive can have problems.
You should create a simple 3-2-1 strategy for your business data: Three copies, stored on two different types of media, with one copy in a different physical location.
You can combine local hard drives with an off-site cloud backup for a rock-solid solution. Don’t forget; you can even make backups of your cloud storage files. For instance, with Google Drive, you can use Google Takeout to create a zip folder of your files elsewhere.
If you’ve already been affected by the Drive syncing issue, I understand it’s a bit late to make backups. However, it’s an excellent reminder for all of us to fine-tune our business’s backup plans.
If that’s something I can help you with, get in touch.
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https://www.techradar.com/computing/cloud-computing/google-confirms-drive-issue-that-may-have-lost-files-heres-how-to-back-up
