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💾 Back Up Your Computer to Google Drive (4J Staff)

Backing up your files keeps your work safe in case your computer is lost, damaged, or replaced.

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✅ What This Does

• Saves your files to your 4J Google Drive
• Lets you access them from any device
• Keeps a copy even if your computer stops working

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🧭 Option 1: Quick Backup (Best for Most Staff)

1. Open Google Drive

• Go to your Google Drive.
• Sign in with your 4J Google account

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2. Upload Your Files

• Click + New
• Click File upload or Folder upload
• Select files from your computer (Desktop, Documents, etc.)

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3. Organize (Optional but helpful)

• Click + New → Folder
• Name it something like:
  👉 Computer Backup - [Your Name]

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4. Confirm Upload

• Look for your files in Drive
• You’re done ✅

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🔄 Option 2: Automatic Backup (Set It and Forget It)

Best if you want files to sync automatically.

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1. Install Google Drive for Desktop

• Download Drive for desktop
• Open the installer

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2. Sign In

• Use your 4J Google account

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3. Choose Folders to Back Up

• Select folders like:
  • Desktop
  • Documents
  • Pictures (if needed)

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4. Turn On Backup

• Click Start or Done

👉 Your files will now automatically save to Google Drive

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🔍 How to Find Your Backed-Up Files

• Open Google Drive
• Look for:
  • “My Drive” (manual uploads)
  • “Computers” (automatic backups)

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⚠️ Important Tips

• ✔ Only back up work-related files
• ✔ Avoid uploading large unnecessary files (videos, duplicates)
• ✔ Make sure you’re signed into your 4J account (not personal)
• ✔ Leave your computer on during large uploads

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🆘 Need Help?

If something isn’t working, click here to put in a request for help to the 4J Technology Dept.