Help! - macOS Ventura Updated - Google Drive Local cache location missing!

Hi guys, I've received this message on Google Drive - The folder location is controlled by macOS - and Local cache files have now been moved with an update.

I use Local cache files to backup synced on an external drive, but I now have got a message saying it has been moved to my laptop. Can someone tell me how I can have all my synced files back to my external hard drive?

MacBook Pro 14″

Posted on Jan 25, 2023 04:40 AM

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eamon01 Author

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Jan 26, 2023 03:43 AM in response to eamon01

Hi guys,

Found a solution:

Disconnect their account from Drive for Desktop.

- Quit Google Drive for Desktop.

- Run this command in a terminal touch ~/Library/Application\ Support/Google/DriveFS/fp_left_beta

- Start Google Drive and log back in.

This way the user will have a second folder that is not controlled by FileProvider and can be safely used.

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