Fix Google Drive not Syncing All Files (11 Solutions)

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Google Drive not Syncing All Files

"I'm having trouble with Google Drive not syncing all my files. This is a new issue for me, as my files have synced previously without a problem. I've noticed that files updated on my laptop last night haven't synced to my Android phone or Windows desktop machine. I'm wondering if there's a network issue with Google Drive that's causing this problem."

Many users have experienced issues with Google Drive not syncing all their files across devices, or even showing sync complete but not actually syncing files. This has caused frustration for those who rely on seamless syncing between their Google Drive, phone, and computers.

This article provides a solution to the issue of Google Drive not syncing files, by identifying possible reasons and offering corresponding fixes. It also suggests an alternative method for syncing files directly to Google Drive.

Why Google Drive not Syncing All Files?

If you're experiencing issues with Google Drive not syncing all files, there are several possible reasons to consider. These include network connectivity problems, incorrect file permissions, incomplete file uploads, or conflicts with other syncing services.

• Poor Network Connection. If the network connection is poor or paused, the sync task process may be interrupted.
• Not enough space in Google Drive. If the data size exceeds the Google Drive storage limit, you won't be able to sync or upload new files.
• Google Drive not showing all files. Google Drive may not show all files due to syncing issues, but the files are still present in the drive.google.com or Google Drive folder.

How to Fix Google Drive for Desktop not Syncing All Files

To resolve the issue of Google Drive for desktop not syncing all files, try the following solutions one by one: check for updates, restart the app, check for corrupted files, check for conflicts with other apps, check for issues with your internet connection, check for issues with your Google account, try syncing files manually, check for issues with your operating system, and reset Google Drive settings. If none of these solutions work, consider reinstalling Google Drive. If you are still experiencing issues, contact Google support for further assistance.

• Solution 1: Check the Network Connection
• Solution 2: Pause and Resume Sync Task
• Solution 3: Restart Google Drive for Desktop
• Solution 4: Rename Google Drive for Desktop .exe File
• Solution 5: Run Google Drive as an Administrator
• Solution 6: Clear Cache and Storage for Google Drive
• Solution 7: Delete Files in Google Drive
• Solution 8: Upgrade Google Drive to Larger Storage
• Solution 9: Reconnect the Google Account
• Solution 10: Temporary Turn off the Firewall and Antivirus
• Solution 11: Uninstall and Reinstall Google Drive

Solution 1: Check the Network Connection

If the Google Drive for desktop still isn't syncing all files after resuming the task, try checking your network connection. Google Drive requires a good internet connection to sync files, and a poor network connection can interrupt the sync task and prevent it from syncing all files or folders.

Solution 2: Pause and Resume Sync Task

If the internet connection is stable, try resuming the sync task to see if Google Drive syncs all files.

To pause Google Drive syncing, click the Google Drive icon in the system tray, then go to Settings, select Pause syncing, wait for the process to complete, and finally click Resume syncing in Settings.

Solution 3: Restart Google Drive for Desktop

If the Google Drive syncing is stuck or files or folders are missing, restarting the Google Drive app can be the best fix.

To sync Google Drive for Desktop, go to the path C:\Program Files\Google\Drive, double-click the googledrivesync.exe file, and it will automatically sync all files that missed.

Solution 4: Rename Google Drive for Desktop .exe File

If Google Drive for desktop is not syncing all files, rename the googledrivesync.exe file to googledrivesync2.exe by right-clicking on the .exe file in the C:\Program Files\Google\Drive directory. This may resolve the syncing issue.

Solution 5: Run Google Drive as an Administrator

To resolve the issue of Google Drive not syncing all files, you can run the Google Drive application as an administrator. This can be done by right-clicking on the Google Sync shortcut or the .exe file and selecting "Run as administrator". Then, proceed with syncing files as usual. This approach has been found to be effective in resolving the syncing issue.

Solution 6: Clear Cache and Storage for Google Drive

Clearing the cache and storage for Google Drive can resolve the issue of the Google Drive app not syncing all files on Google Chrome and Android phones, allowing for a smooth and complete syncing experience.

To clear the caches in Google Chrome: To remove all cookies from Google Drive, navigate to the Chrome settings page by typing chrome://settings/cookies/detail?site=drive.google.com in the address bar, and then click the Remove All button.

To clear Documents cache for Google Drive on Android Phone: To clear Google Drive cache on an Android phone, open the Google Drive app, tap the three lines icon at the top left corner, select Settings, and then choose Clear cache and press OK.

After clearing all cache for Google Drive, please restart the Google Drive app and then sync files you need.

Solution 7: Delete Files in Google Drive

Google Drive may show 100% full storage even if it's empty, leading to syncing issues, so try deleting unnecessary files or emptying the trash to free up space.

To free up storage space on Google Drive, check which products are using your shared storage space, typically Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos. Delete files accordingly. You can check the details by visiting https://one.google.com/storage.

• You can delete files in Google Drive, including those in the Trash Bin, as well as any other unneeded files.
• For Gmail, delete the messages, attachments, including the items in your Spam and Trash.
• For Google Photos, Compressing files can help free up space on your device. To do this, click on Recover storage to initiate the compression process.
• As for empty Trash Bin, Google Drive Trash Bin items are permanent, Google Photos Trash Bin items are deleted after 60 days, and Gmail Trash Bin items are deleted after 30 days.

Solution 8: Upgrade Google Drive to Larger Storage

If your Google Drive storage is full but you've deleted all files, it's likely that the storage space needs to be upgraded.

To upgrade your Google Drive storage, go to the Drive webpage, scroll down to the Storage tab, click Buy Storage, and consider checking if your cloud storage is full.

Solution 9: Reconnect the Google Account

If you get the Google Drive folder is missing error, it might be due to not using it for a long time or having multiple accounts, with the account associated with the sync task logged out. To resolve this, you can either disconnect the account and sign in again to your Google account, or locate the folder and choose a new location for it, possibly renaming it if you've moved it to a different location.

Solution 10: Temporary Turn off the Firewall and Antivirus

To resolve the issue of the Google sync process being blocked by the Windows Firewall and Antivirus, you can temporarily disable or turn off these security features to allow the sync process to complete. This will ensure that the sync process runs smoothly without any interruptions.

To disable Windows Firewall, open the Control Panel, click on System and Security, then select Windows Firewall. From there, click on Turn Windows Firewall on or off, and choose Turn off Windows Firewall for both Private and Public network settings, then click OK.

Solution 11: Uninstall and Reinstall Google Drive

If the above methods do not work for Google Drive not showing all files or the sync process quit unexpectedly, uninstall Google Drive and download the latest version to see if that resolves the issue.

To uninstall Google Drive, go to the Start menu, click on Settings, then Apps, scroll down to Apps & features, select Google Drive and click Uninstall. After uninstalling, reinstall Google Drive and sync your files.

Use Google Drive for Desktop Alternative to Sync All Files in Windows 10

If you're experiencing sync issues with Google Drive or want a simpler way to sync files in Windows 10, consider using Qiling Disk Master Professional, a professional file synchronization software that supports all sync methods and works seamlessly on all Windows systems, including XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11, both 32-bit and 64-bit. You can select one of its sync methods to start the file sync task.

File Sync: It's the most popular file sync method, allowing you to sync files or folders from a source to a destination, and supports various scheduled sync settings, including daily, weekly, monthly, and event triggers, as well as USB plug-in capabilities.

File Sync is a one-way file sync method that focuses more on sync time, detecting and syncing changes immediately when you make them.

The first sync method automatically syncs files, but with a focus on the destination. It deletes newly added files and undoes changes, whether they're modifications or deletions.

Two-Way Sync is a unique sync method that syncs changes between source and destination, automatically updating the other side once any change is made.

You can still sync files to various locations, including cloud storage services like Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, and SugarSync, or external devices such as external hard disks, USB flash drives, CDs, DVDs, network shares, or NAS. To do this, you'll need to download Qiling Disk Master Professional first.

• Free Download
• Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7, 100% Secure

The free trial methods have a 30-day sync limit. To sync all files automatically, please upgrade to the official version, which offers a 20% discount on this page.

To avoid the Google Drive not syncing all files error, you can sync files to Google Drive using the two-way sync feature. This involves setting up a sync on the Google Drive account, which will automatically sync all files, including new and modified ones, between the account and the local device.

1. Execute Qiling Disk Master Professional, click "Backup and recovery" then "File Sync" in succession.

Tip: To sync all files to Google Drive in Windows Server, you can use Qiling Disk Master Server, which has the same steps as the Professional version.

2. Click Folder to choose files or folders to sync.

3. To access Google Drive, press the inverted triangle icon at the right edge of the second bar, then select "Google Drive" from the dropdown menu.

4. In the Select Cloud window, select Google Drive and click OK to add Google Drive as the target.

Tip: If the Google Drive is not listed in this window, you can share it as a network drive and sync files through Add Share or NAS Devices.

5. To sync files to Google Drive smoothly, enable schedule sync settings as desired, and customize settings such as commenting the sync task, enabling email or SMS notification, running a specified program or script before syncing, and more. Click Proceed to sync files.

Notes:
✔ Daily, Weekly, Monthly: The most suitable sync setting for syncing files with cloud drives like Google Drive is hourly, which is the fastest frequency available.
✔ Event triggers: It's a program that synchronizes files at specific events, like system shutdown or startup.
✔ USB plug in: Automating file copying is only useful when the USB drive is connected, allowing the task to start without needing the drive to be plugged in every time or kept connected continuously.

Summing It Up

If you're experiencing issues with Google Drive not syncing all files or Google File Stream not syncing, you can try the 11 troubleshooting methods or use a professional file synchronization software like Qiling Disk Master Professional to directly sync files or folders.

Google Drive sync helps keep all files up to date by easily syncing files to Google Drive. Depending on the sync method chosen, changes can be synced immediately, or at intervals such as daily, weekly, monthly, or upon specific events, or even when a USB device is plugged in.

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