Warning!

Adequate tools for 1-to-1 backup have not been provided - migration is likely to result in lost files. Prevention of file loss will require careful planning and effort.

If you don’t feel 100% confident you have secured your data from deletion, it is imperative to contact your IT staff.

File Discovery

Here are some tutorials for how to find files across your Virginia Tech Google Drive account.

Finding and Reclaiming Orphaned Files
Finding Recently Modified Files in 'Shared with me'
Finding Files in Your 'My Drive' Owned by Others

Issues and Inconsistencies

Watching for Inconsistency in Google Takeout and Google Downloads

Google File Ownership/Management Scheme

Information Page

If you encounter problems, please contact us at engtechteam@vt.edu or 540-231-9076