Internet giant Google’s cloud storage and synchronization solution allows businesses, professionals and home users to create, save and share professional looking documents, spreadsheets, presentations, Internet forms and upload other file types including images, archives, music and videos to Google’s servers.
Google Drive Desktop client sometimes encounters problems during the sync process followed by the appearance of one of these error messages listed below:
Restart Google sync In Windows 7 search for “Google Drive” in the start menu search box or find the Google Drive program among your installed programs and start Google Drive. Unless your configuration has changed (e.g. The ports were blocked by your antivirus software) your Google Drive should re-connect properly start syncing. Jul 21, 2017 Backup & Sync Replaces Google Drive and Google Photos Uploader. RELATED: How to Search Google Drive Directly from Chrome's Address Bar Before we get into it, let’s first talk a little bit about what Backup and Sync actually is.If you’re a heavy Google user, you’re probably already aware of Google’s other sync tools: Google Drive and Google Photos Uploader. Clear Backup and sync app cache. Restart the device. After going around and reading Google Drive Help Forum I found that there is a problem that Backup and Sync from Google application is not able to run with a standard user account without administrator privileges. One possibility is a switch-off the User Account Control (UAC) in Windows 10.
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Run Diagnostic Script
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The script kills the launcher file googledrivesync.exe located at C:Program Files (x86)GoogleDrive, empties Google Drive cache, temp folder contents located at C:Users%username%AppDataLocalGoogleDriveuser_defaultTempData and HTTP Cache. It also automatically restarts the process.
- Open Notepad. (Start > All Apps > Windows Accessories > Notepad).
- Copy and paste the following command lines exactly as they are given below:
IMPORTANT: This script is designed by Sorcim Technologies (Pvt) Ltd to diagnose Google Drive sync error. Sorcim Technologies Pvt Ltd does not take any kind of responsibility. Continue the diagnostic process entirely at your own risk. If you do not agree, immediately click the Close [X] button to EXIT this script.
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- Save the Notepad file with the following attributes:
- File Name: FixIt.bat
- File Type: All Files
- Location: Desktop
- Exit Notepad.
- Go to Desktop. Right-click the FixIt.bat file and choose “Run as administrator”.
- Carefully read the instructions in the Command Prompt window and press ENTER to start the troubleshooting process.
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Disconnect & Reconnect
You can fix temporary glitches by disconnecting and reconnecting Google Drive.
- Click Google Drive’s system tray icon.
- Choose Settings | Preferences.
- In the new dialog, click the Account tab.
- Click “Disconnect account” button.
- Quit Google Drive and then restart your laptop.
- Click Start > All Apps > Google Drive > Google Drive.
Troubleshoot Connection Issues
Here is a workaround to diagnose the Internet connection problems that interrupt the sync process:
- Improve Signal Strength: Change the location of your Wi-Fi device. Get more signal strength by moving it from one room to another
- Reboot Router: Turn off and then turn on your router
- Reset the Device: Press and hold Reset key of your Wi-Fi device while it is on. This will restore default configurations
- Use Network Troubleshooter: Click Start | Settings. Type “Troubleshooting” in the Search Box in the upper right text box. Launch the wizard to diagnose the Internet connection through Network and Internet category
Reinstall Google Drive
This is perhaps the easiest and most widely used method to diagnose any bugs. Possibly, one or more program files for Google Drive have gone missing, moved, renamed, corrupted or deleted.
- Quit Google Drive.
- Click Start | Settings.
- Click System | Apps & Features.
- In the “Type an app name” textbox, type Google Drive.
- When the search result is displayed, click it and then Uninstall the program.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstall process.
- Restart your machine.
- Go to Google Drive website, and then click the Settings icon > Download Drive option.
- Install the downloaded program.
Sync Custom Folders
Something unexpected has happened while synchronizing particular files/ folders. It may be possible that some files cannot be synchronized due to compatibility issues. Hence, choose a few custom folders.
- Open Google Drive Preferences dialog.
- Click Sync Options tab.
- Choose the option labeled Sync only these folders.
- Uncheck “All folders in Google Drive” checkbox.
- Check very few files as an experiment. Recommended: Select only documents, presentations, spreadsheets, forms and not any other file types.
- Click Apply.
Obtain Document Access Permissions
Sometimes, you do not have required permissions to open a document. In such a scenario, obtaining the required permissions from the document owner is the only way out.
If you’re sharing documents with multiple email accounts on the same machine, make sure that the concerning document is shared with the email account that you’re currently logged in to Google Drive Desktop client.
Contact the document owner with following instructions to obtain read, write access permissions.
- Click the Share button in the upper right corner.
- A new dialog named as “Share with others” will appear.
- Select “Anyone with the link can edit” from the Link sharing on drop-down box.
- Specify the email id of the recipient in “People” textbox.
- Choose “Can Edit” from the next drop down box.
- Click the Done button to save changes and exit.
Now the recipient will receive an email notification intimidating them that the document is shared with a link to open/ modify it. If the email doesn’t appear depending on the actual Sharing settings, simply obtain the document’s link from the owner.
Pause and Restart Sync
The sync process sometimes gets stuck due to an unknown reason. Pause and restart it as instructed below:
- Locate the Google Drive system tray icon.
- Select Settings | Pause.
- Restart computer / laptop.
- Locate the same icon again. Choose Settings | Resume.
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Enable Diagnostic Mode
Restart Google Drive Backup And Sync
Diagnostic Mode runs the app with limited functionalities. Press and hold the Shift key while clicking on the Options menu simultaneously. Select “Enable diagnostic mode” to enter into it.