Getting a new computer should be a fun experience, but making sure all of your data gets moved from your old computer to the new one can be a stressful experience. The directions and videos below are designed to help make this easier with the use of Google Drive.

Step 1 - Determine How You are Currently Using Google Drive

1. Watch the video now...

Step 2 - Get your files into your Google Drive

1. Watch the video for Google Drive Cloud users
   ...OR...
2. Watch the video for Google Drive app

Step 3 - Export your Bookmarks/Favorites from your Web Browser

1. Safari Users
   1. Open Safari
   2. Select "File" > "Export Browsing Data to File..."
   3. Select "Bookmarks" and any other options you would like to export
   4. Select "Download" > Select the file path location to save your file
   5. ​​​Be sure to save the exported file to your Google Drive so you can retrieve it later
2. Firefox Users
   1. ​​​​​​​Open FireFox
   2. Select "Bookmarks" > "Manage Bookmarks"
   3. Select "All Bookmarks" in the left window-pane
   4. Click the icon with arrows pointing up and down
   5. Select "Export Bookmarks to HTML..." > Select the file path location to save your file
   6. Be sure to save the exported file to your Google Drive so you can retrieve it later
3. Chrome Users
   1. Open Chrome
   2. Select "Bookmarks" > "Bookmark Manager"
   3. In the top right corner, click the icon with 3 vertical dots > Select "Export Bookmarks" > Select the file path location to save your file
   4. Be sure to save the exported file to your Google Drive so you can retrieve it later

I have my New Computer...Now What?

Step 1 - Sign into Google Drive via web browser or install the Google Drive app from Self Service to transfer data to the new computer

Step 2 - Sign into your browser to sync your Bookmarks (see steps below)

Step 3 - Use the Self Service app to install any software you need

Note: Your laptop should already have Microsoft Office, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, iMovie, and Garage Band installed

Import your Bookmarks/Favorites to your Web Browser

1. Safari Users
   1. Open Safari
   2. Select "File" > "Import Browsing Data from File or Folder..." > "Choose File or Folder..."
   3. Select the bookmark file export that was created during the export step above and click "Import"
   4. You should receive an "Import Successful" message
   5. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Click "Done"
   6. Verify that your bookmarks are available
2. Firefox Users
   1. ​​​​​​​Open FireFox
   2. Select "Bookmarks" > "Manage Bookmarks"
   3. Select "All Bookmarks" in the left window-pane
   4. Click the icon with arrows pointing up and down
   5. Select "Import Bookmarks from HTML..."
   6. Select the bookmark file export that was created during the export step above and click "Open"
   7. Verify that your bookmarks are available
3. Chrome Users
   1. Open Chrome
   2. Select "Bookmarks" > "Bookmark Manager"
   3. In the top right corner, click the icon with 3 vertical dots > Select "Import Bookmarks"
   4. Select the bookmark file export that was created during the export step above and click "Open"
   5. Verify that your bookmarks are available (they may be in a new bookmark folder titled "Imported")