This prevents lingering sync cache files (usually in %LocalAppData%\Google\DriveFS on Windows or ~/Library/Application Support/Google/DriveFS on Mac).

If you use Word, Excel, or PowerPoint but save everything to Google Drive, the desktop app is a lifesaver. It allows you to save directly to your Google Drive folder from the "Save As" menu in Office apps, just as if it were a local folder.

: Run GoogleDriveSetup.exe . Follow the on-screen prompts and click "Close" once finished.

: The app can automatically back up folders from your computer, like "Documents" or "Desktop," and even sync photos directly to Google Photos.