Once the external hard drive is plugged in, your setup should recognize it as a new storage equipment.
Depending on your operating system, you may receive a notification indicating that the rig has been successfully connected.
Google Drive offers both a web-based interface and a dedicated desktop program for accessing and managing your files.
If you prefer to use the web-based interface, open your preferred web surfing app and visithttps://drive.google.com.
Sign in to your Google account if prompted.
This will give you access to your Google Drive files and folders.
Once installed, initiate the app and sign in to your Google account.
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with the Google Drive interface and its features.
Google Drive allows you to organize your files into folders for easy access and management.
it’s possible for you to sort files by name, date modified, or file key in.
Take your time to double-check that you have selected the correct file(s) for download.
Downloading the wrong file(s) can lead to data loss or confusion.
This will prompt your web client to begin downloading the file to your computers default download location.
This will initiate the download of all the selected files as a compressed ZIP archive.
From the dropdown menu, grab the Download option.
This will start the download process for the file.
Google Drive will compress the folder into a ZIP file and initiate the download process.
Larger files may take longer to download, especially if you have a slow internet connection.
By default, most browsers will download files to your computers default download folder.
Look for an option or button that allows you to change the download location.
choose the option or button to browse for a new download location.
In the file explorer or finder window that appears, navigate to your external hard drive.
Remember the name or label of your external hard drive that you noted earlier?
Look for that name or label in the list of available storage devices and select it.
This will help you keep your computers internal storage free and organize your downloaded files effectively.
After initiating the download, its important to monitor the progress to ensure that the transfer is completed successfully.
press the Start Download or similar button in your web client to begin the download process.
You will typically see a progress bar or indicator showing the download status.
While the download is in progress, its recommended to keep an eye on the progress indicator.
This will help you estimate the remaining time and ensure that the download is progressing smoothly.
Most browsers provide options to pause, resume, or cancel downloads as needed.
Its essential to verify the downloaded files to ensure their integrity and completeness.
Compare the file sizes and contents with the original files in Google Drive to confirm that they match.
Access your external hard drive through the file explorer or finder on your setup.
Navigate to the location where you chose to save the downloaded file(s).
Double-press each file to open and ensure that it can be accessed and viewed without any issues.
Verify the individual files to confirm that they are intact and not corrupted.
This will help free up space and keep your gear organized.
You have successfully downloaded and verified the file(s) from Google Drive in your external hard drive.
you might now access and use the file(s) directly from your external storage machine as needed.
We then proceeded to download the files, choosing the external hard drive as the download location.
Remember to double-check your external hard drives available space to avoid any issues with downloading large files.
Thank you for following this guide on how to download files from Google Drive to an external hard drive.
