Heads up! A significant glitch in Google Drive has been causing a stir over the past week, which we should all be aware of. Numerous users, starting with one named Yeonjoong, have reported their files vanishing mysteriously – we’re talking about important documents from as far back as May!
This isn’t just a tiny hiccup; recovery attempts often fail, and backups aren’t cutting it. Plus, the usual go-to, the Google Drive activity tracker, is coming up empty.
Good news: Google’s on it. They’ve acknowledged the issue, which seems to affect a select few. While a fix is still in the works, they’ve shared some vital tips to safeguard our files:
- Steer clear of the “disconnect account” option in Drive for desktop.
- Don’t move or delete the app data folders (you’ll find these in specific locations depending on whether you’re using Windows or Mac).
- Backing up these folders is a smart move – better safe than sorry!
Let’s keep our fingers crossed for a speedy resolution. Stay tuned for updates, and let’s keep our event plans secure!
Resources and Links:
- Anger as some Google Cloud customers locked out of files (BBC)
- Google is investigating a Drive issue that causes files to go missing (Engadget)
- Google confirms Drive issue that may have lost files – here’s how to back up (techradar)
- Google Drive files go missing for desktop users (PCWorld)
- Google confirms your Drive files could be in danger — how to protect yourself (Laptop Mag)
