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| * In a browser, sign in to your **Google Account** then click the **Apps** icon and select **Drive**. | * In a browser, sign in to your **Google Account** then click the **Apps** icon and select **Drive**. | ||
| - | * Use the **Install drive for your computer** link to install the software on both PC, using the same **Google Account**. | + | * Click the **Settings** cog icon and choose **Get Drive for desktop**, then scroll down to **For Individuals** and click <color blue>**Download**</color> and then <color blue>**Agree and Download**</color> to download and install the **installbackupandsync.exe** file on both PC, accepting the default settings. A white cloud icon **Backup and sync from Google** should appear in the **Notification** area that offers useful links and settings. |
| * Use Windows/File Explorer to move your **Family Historian Projects** folder into the **Google Drive** folder created in **Documents** (**My Documents**) on your main PC. | * Use Windows/File Explorer to move your **Family Historian Projects** folder into the **Google Drive** folder created in **Documents** (**My Documents**) on your main PC. | ||
| * Start **Family Historian** and via **File > Project Window** select **More Tasks > Project List > Choose Location for Projects** and point it to the folder you just moved into the **Google Drive** folder. | * Start **Family Historian** and via **File > Project Window** select **More Tasks > Project List > Choose Location for Projects** and point it to the folder you just moved into the **Google Drive** folder. | ||