Sauvegarde et synchronisation de Google
Google Drive for desktop is Google's Mac file sync app for backing up folders, accessing cloud files in Finder, and keeping content available across devices.
What is Sauvegarde et synchronisation de Google?
Google Drive for desktop is a cloud storage and file synchronization app for Mac that connects your computer to Google Drive. It helps users back up selected folders, keep files available across devices, and work with cloud content directly from Finder. You can choose whether files are streamed on demand or mirrored locally, which makes it useful for both saving disk space and keeping offline copies. The app is commonly used by personal Google account holders as well as Google Workspace users who need quick access to shared and individual files. It can also sync files from your Mac to Google Drive and support photo or folder backup workflows tied to your Google account. For everyday use, it serves as a desktop bridge between local files and Google's cloud storage service.
Key features
- Sync selected folders between your Mac and Google Drive
- Access Drive files directly in Finder without downloading everything first
- Keep important files mirrored locally for offline use
- Back up folders from your Mac to your Google account
- Work with shared and personal Drive files from the desktop
- Choose between streaming files or storing full local copies
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
This is legitimate Google file sync software for macOS. Background syncing, Finder integration, and requests for file access are consistent with its purpose because it needs permission to monitor and upload the folders you choose. It may use significant network bandwidth, local storage, and account access depending on whether you stream or mirror files. The name "Sauvegarde et synchronisation de Google" refers to the older Backup and Sync branding, while the current Mac product is Google Drive for desktop; if you are reviewing an installed item, confirm it is the Google app signed by Google before changing or removing it.
Recommendation: Keep this app if you use Google Drive or Google Workspace on your Mac. Remove it only if you no longer want desktop syncing or backup, and expect Finder-based Drive access and automatic folder backup to stop after removal. If you installed it long ago under the older Backup and Sync name, open the app once and check that it is the current Google Drive for desktop version before deciding.
Common paths
/Applications/Google Drive.app~/Library/CloudStorage/GoogleDrive-*
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.google.GoogleDrive
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/Google/DriveFS
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.google.GoogleDrive.plist
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