Get Google Drive for Surface With Backup and Sync
The best way to connect Google Drive to Microsoft Surface devices such as the Surface Pro, Surface Laptop, or Surface Book is to install Google’s official Backup and Sync app. You can use Backup and Sync to access files offline and back up local files to your Google Drive account.
How to Access Google Drive on Surface Without Installing Anything
If you’re unable to install the Backup and Sync app on your Surface due to being locked into Windows 10 S Mode, you can still access all of your files and folders at any time by logging into the Google Drive website with any web browser.
What Are the Benefits of Installing the Google Drive Backup and Sync App?
Accessing Google Drive via a web browser is usually fine for most Surface users, but there are some benefits to installing Google’s Backup and Sync app.
The app is faster. With the Backup and Sync app installed, you can access all of your files directly from your device. There’s no need to log into a website and wait for files to download.Offline access to Google Drive files. Backup and Sync automatically downloads and updates all of your Google Drive files to access locally whether you’re online or not.A bonus computer backup. The Google Drive app also lets you create cloud backups of other files and folders on your Surface, which is great if you’re worried about losing or damaging your device.Google Drive works with other cloud services. Google’s Backup and Sync app works completely fine with rival cloud services such as Dropbox and OneDrive.
